Job Opportunity: Family Support Worker – Children & Families Team (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) 🌟
Location: Stockton
Contract: Initial 3-month contract (with strong potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our Children & Families Team.
🧡 About the Role In this rewarding position, you will:
Provide practical and emotional support to children and their families, including those in foster care, residential settings, or supported accommodation.
Work closely with Social Workers and partner agencies to deliver interventions that improve the lives and outcomes of children.
Represent the service in meetings such as Child Protection Conferences, Reviews, and Court proceedings.
Capture and champion the voice of the child in all aspects of planning and intervention.
Maintain clear, timely records using the Liquid Logic system.📌 What We’re Looking For We want someone who:
Has significant experience supporting children and families, ideally within a statutory or safeguarding context.
Holds a relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent).
Can demonstrate excellent communication, planning, and report-writing skills.
Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Is flexible and willing to occasionally work outside core hours when necessary.✅ Requirements
Enhanced DBS clearance
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Strong understanding of child development, mental health, and the legislative framework around children’s social careWhy Join Us? You'll be part of a dynamic, compassionate team with a shared mission to safeguard children and empower families. Your work will have a lasting impact — every day.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re committed, skilled, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To express interest or request more information, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
The benefits of working with Emily at Service Care Solutions:
You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market
We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period