Family Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the UK is seeking a compassionate Family Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. The role involves managing cases, providing direct support to children and families, and working collaboratively with social workers. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving outcomes for children. The position offers a stable and supportive environment with opportunities for hybrid working, career development, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Ability to undertake purposeful home visits.
• Skills in delivering interventions and support to families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in need.
• Work alongside social workers to deliver interventions.
• Supervise family time and maintain case records.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Job description

£31,716 - £37,104 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Location:

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

04/01/2026 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/327565

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated practitioner dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families to join our Family Safeguarding Team as a full-time, permanent Family Worker.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time.

About you…

You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for children and their families. You will have skills and experience of working directly with children and young people. You will be an effective communicator who can work with families whilst working effectively with partner agencies.

If you can demonstrate experience, passion and drive to improving outcomes for children and to support families to stay together, and would like to be part of a hard-working, supportive and friendly team, we look forward to receiving your application.

About the team…

Our Family Safeguarding Team, located at Time Square in Bracknell, is a dynamic and supportive group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding children and empowering families. We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, close partnership working and a culture of openness and reflection. You will be part of a welcoming team where your skills are valued, your wellbeing is supported and your professional growth is encouraged.

As a Family Worker you will:

• manage a caseload of children in need, undertaking purposeful home visits and direct work with children and parents.
• work alongside social workers to deliver solution-focused interventions, parenting support and programmes that strengthen safety, routines and relationships.
• arrange, supervise and record family time between children looked after and their families, including practical transport as required.
• maintain accurate, timely case records on MOSAIC, sharing information appropriately in line with safeguarding, GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
• participate in regular supervision, training and reflective group case discussions to develop practice and support the wider duty system.
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis, when successful applications are received.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.