Family Support Worker

4 days ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

**Full Time, Permanent**

**An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 family support workers to join the Through Care Service.**

The Through Care Service supports children and young people aged 0-25 and their families, through their journey in care and as care leavers. There are three units, each with three teams, two with a focus on children in care and one with a focus on care leavers. The children in care teams have a practice lead, six social workers, a family support worker and a unit coordinator. We are based at B Bond in an open plan office overlooking the river and Ashton Court. We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are committed to providing services to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The role of the Family Support Worker is varied, and you will play a central role in building and maintaining relationships with children, their networks and families. You will supervise family time between children and their families building happy and positive memories for them, supporting these to develop and progress over time.

You can help children understand their journey into and through care, creating a narrative with children and their network. The work can be reactive and fast paced; sometimes our children and families can be sad and angry, and you will need the skills to respond to these situations. You will need to be able to work flexibly, to work on your own, respond to changing demands and be able to challenge young people, professionals and families in a calm and assertive way.

You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to form and maintain relationships with children and their families. Children are placed all over the city and sometimes further afield so you may need to travel to see and support children. We have pool cars for you to use.

You will support social workers in their role working with children, cares, birth family and professionals.

Some of the family times you supervise will be after school hours. This means you will need to be prepared to work beyond 5pm some days. You will be encouraged to manage your own diary to take back any time accrued.

The role demands a high standard of written work and IT capabilities. A good understanding of the needs of the children and families we work with is crucial.

**Why Bristol City Council?**

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
**How do I apply?**
- ‘This is a very rewarding, fun and sociable job’, ‘it felt such a privilege to sit and eat with the family during a family time’ _quotes from family support workers.

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