Senior Family Support Worker

Senior Family Support Worker – Birmingham Children's Trust Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-time
Grade: GR4
Contact to Apply: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Referral Bonus: Refer someone who is successful and receive £250

Make a Real Difference in Birmingham Birmingham Children’s Trust is dedicated to “Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”
We are driven by our purpose: We give our best, so young people achieve their best.

With a workforce of around 1,900 staff supporting a diverse population of 1.1 million, we tackle some of the most significant challenges facing children and families in the UK. Over 32% of children in Birmingham live in poverty, and infant mortality rates remain above the national average. This is why committed, skilled practitioners like you are vital.

Our Values We are guided every day by five core values:

• One Team
  
  
• Accountability & Responsibility
  
  
• Quality & Innovation
  
  
• Relationships
  
  
• High Support, High Challenge
  
  

Join an organisation that prioritises high-quality practice, supports its staff, and champions better outcomes for every child.

The Role: Senior Family Support Worker As a Senior Family Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering early help, strength-based interventions, and safeguarding support to children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities You will:

• Act as Lead Professional for a varied and complex caseload.
  
  
• Undertake high-quality assessments using a common assessment framework.
  
  
• Develop and coordinate multi-agency intervention plans, working closely with statutory and non-statutory partners.
  
  
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes and promote safety and well-being.
  
  
• Provide specialist knowledge as a practice champion (e.g., domestic abuse, substance misuse, disability, parenting).
  
  
• Chair planning and review meetings, escalating concerns when necessary.
  
  
• Maintain excellent case recording and documentation in line with professional standards.
  
  
• Participate in training, audits, supervision, appraisal, and service development.
  
  
• Support GR3 staff delivering single-agency interventions.
  
  
• Work as a Designated Safeguarding Professional, promoting robust safeguarding practice.
  
  
• Contribute to hub duty responsibilities and occasionally work outside standard hours.
  
  
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of service delivery.
  
  

About You Essential Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE-level education and NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
  
  
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions with children and families.
  
  
• Competence in assessing children’s needs and formulating effective support plans.
  
  
• Proven experience working in multi-agency partnerships.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to recognise, escalate, and record safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
  
  
• Strong organisational and communication skills, including chairing meetings and managing your workload effectively.
  
  
• Analytical ability to assess risk, identify strengths, and plan appropriate interventions.
  
  
• A commitment to professional learning, reflective practice, and continuous development.
  
  

Why Join Birmingham Children’s Trust?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a clear vision for Birmingham’s children.
  
  
• Work in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment that values innovation and high-quality practice.
  
  
• Receive ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities.
  
  
• Contribute to genuine change for families across the city.
  
  

Apply Now To express interest or apply, please email:
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? Referral Offer:
If you refer someone who is successful in securing this role, you will receive a £250 referral bonus.