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Family Help Support Worker (Fixed Term) - Ref: CH10226
Walsall Council
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Source date: 11/3/2026
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Job Description Family Help Support Worker – Children’s Services - Ref: CH10226 Directorate: Children’s Services Location: Family Help localities across Walsall Grade: G7 : 35,412 -38,220 Contract: Fixed term until March 2028 Why Join Us? Do you want to be part of a service that is helping to shape the future of Family Help in Walsall? Being one of the Families First for Children pathfinders, Walsall is developing new ways of working that bring support closer to children, young people and families, with a strong focus on early intervention, partnership working and improving outcomes. This fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference by providing tailored support and guidance to children, young people and families across the borough. You will be part of a developing Family Help service that values relationship-based practice, family-led support, safeguarding and the voices of children and young people. Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families? Walsall Council is seeking dedicated and compassionate Family Help Support Workers to join Children’s Social Care on a fixed-term basis until March 2028. This is an exciting opportunity for people who are committed to working directly with families, helping them to identify their strengths, address challenges and access the right support at the right time. About the Role As a Family Help Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and families to improve wellbeing, strengthen resilience and support positive change. You will work collaboratively with families to understand their strengths, needs and goals, and help develop realistic, family-led plans of support. You will work alongside colleagues and partners across education, health, police, social care and voluntary and community services to deliver coordinated support. The role includes direct work with families, assessment, intervention, advocacy, safeguarding activity, acting as the Lead Professional where appropriate, and helping families access universal, targeted and specialist services. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality, outcome-focused support to children, young people and families in line with statutory guidance and organisational priorities. Undertake person-centred assessments of family needs, strengths and risks using approved tools and frameworks. Develop, implement and review tailored support plans in partnership with families, ensuring goals are realistic, achievable and family-led. Act as the Lead Professional where appropriate, coordinating family-led plans, bringing partners together and ensuring support is joined up around the needs of children, young people and families. Provide direct practical and emotional support through structured sessions, group work and community-based interventions. Support parents and carers to build parenting capacity, resilience and positive relationships within the family. Facilitate access to universal, targeted and specialist services, advocating for families where needed to remove barriers. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated and coordinated support. Recognise, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures. Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records of interventions, assessments and casework. What We’re Looking For We are looking for people who can build positive, professional relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and partners. You will need to be empathetic, organised, flexible and confident in working with families who may be experiencing a wide range of needs, including distress, conflict or complex circumstances. Experience of working with children, young people and families with a wide range of needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to listen, show empathy and build trusting relationships. Good problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand need, analyse information and identify practical solutions. Experience of developing effective working relationships and support plans with families and colleagues. An understanding of safeguarding, risk management, child development and adolescent development. Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage your own workload and maintain accurate records. A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality and information governance. A relevant foundation-level qualification or equivalent significant experience in children’s services. Special Conditions You may be required to work evenings and weekends as needed. The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and requires the ability to travel efficiently across the borough. Basic digital skills are essential for accessing and using employee self-service systems. A full induction and training package will be available to support you in the role. For more information, please contact either Julie.Jones@walsall.gov.uk or Georgina.Atkins@walsall.gov.uk. Apply today and help us build brighter futures for children, young people and families in Walsall. Closing date: 13th November 2026 View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ – reflects your own voice. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker. Job Info Job Identification 1594 Job Category Social Care (NON HCPC) Posting Date 11/03/2026 Apply Before 11/13/2026 Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Standard Locations Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom All Year/Term Time Full Year DBS Check Required Enhanced Children’s BPSS Check Required No Employment Type Fixed Term Driving Required No