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Senior Family Support Worker

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Aylesbury

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Salary:

38753.00 - 40615.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Come and join a fantastic hard-working service, who have recently transitioned to a locality working model combining level 3 and 4 services. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role where you’ll not only manage complex cases but also mentor and guide colleagues, helping to shape best practices and drive continuous improvement in our service. This is a Fixed Term / Secondment role until December 2026.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work directly with children, young people, and their families—often in their homes or community settings—building strong, trusting relationships that foster positive change
  • Manage a caseload of families facing complex challenges, conducting thorough assessments and planning tailored interventions that support long-term progress
  • Play a key role in multi-agency collaboration, often acting as the lead professional in team-around-the-child meetings
  • Responsible for coordinating support networks and safeguarding efforts
  • Guided by a whole-family approach, ensuring that every voice is heard and every need is addressed
  • Support and mentor Family Support Workers, contribute to training and development, and promote a culture of learning and excellence across the team

Requirements:

  • Experienced: strong background in working with vulnerable children, young people, and families, ideally across public, private, or voluntary sectors
  • Qualified: educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., Level 4) and a commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Skilled: excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and advocate effectively
  • confident in managing complex cases and making sound decisions
  • Collaborative: thrives in multi-disciplinary settings, working closely with internal and external partners
  • Resilient and Reflective: able to navigate challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
  • Organised and Autonomous: can manage own workload, maintain accurate records, and work independently while knowing when to escalate concerns
  • A full driving licence, and access to a vehicle for regular travel is essential
What we offer:
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
  • Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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