Children & Family Worker

Wakefield Council

  • Wakefield
  • £32,061-34,434 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you have experience working within kinship care or family support services?We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children & Family Worker to join our Kinship Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their carers by providing practical and emotional support, undertaking assessments, and contributing to care planning.Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Assessing SW in compelting of Connected Carers Assessment
  • Support Connected Carers subject to temporary Approval Reg 24, ensuring they understand and meet the FSR /NMS
  • Support kinship carers with practical advice and emotional support
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, and other agencies
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
  • Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience working with children and families, ideally within kinship or fostering settings
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation
  • Commitment to promoting equality and diversity
What We Offer:
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to employee wellbeing services
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future for children in kinship care, we'd love to hear from you.Job title Children & Family Worker Job reference 243738 Date posted 15/08/2025 Application closing date 14/09/2025 Location Queens House, Market Street, Wakefield, WF1 1LE Salary £32,061.00 - £34,434.00, Grade 7, 37 hours, Permanent Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Permanent Attachments Job descriptionAre you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you have experience working within kinship care or family support services?We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children & Family Worker to join our Kinship Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their carers by providing practical and emotional support, undertaking assessments, and contributing to care planning.Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Assessing SW in compelting of Connected Carers Assessment
  • Support Connected Carers subject to temporary Approval Reg 24, ensuring they understand and meet the FSR /NMS
  • Support kinship carers with practical advice and emotional support
  • Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, and other agencies
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
  • Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience working with children and families, ideally within kinship or fostering settings
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation
  • Commitment to promoting equality and diversity
What We Offer:
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to employee wellbeing services
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future for children in kinship care, we'd love to hear from you.

Wakefield Council