Senior Family Worker – Reunification & SGO Conversions, Stockton
£21 per hour
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Family Worker to join our team, focusing on family reunification and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This pivotal role will support children and young people to achieve permanence and stability within their family networks, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work intensively with families tofacilitatesafe and sustainable reunification plans.
2. Support carers and families through the SGO conversion process, providing guidance and practicalassistance.
3. Undertake comprehensive assessments and contribute to care planning in collaboration with social workers and other professionals.
4. Deliver targeted interventions to strengthen family relationships and reduce risks.
5. Monitor progress and provide ongoing support to ensure successful transitions.
What We’re Looking For:
6. Proven experience in family support, reunification work, or permanence planning.
7. Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks.
8. Excellent communication and engagement skills with children, families, and professionals.
9. Ability to manage complex cases and work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment.
10. Commitment to improving outcomes for care-experienced children and young people.
11. Full Driving License
Why Join Us?
12. Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in children’s lives.
13. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
14. Supportive working environment focused on innovation and best practice.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-
15. A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
16. An easy registration process (all done online)
17. Referral schemes and incentives
18. Ongoing compliance managed for you
19. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!