Family Support Worker (Qualified Social Worker) - Project
Posted Today by Service Care Solutions
£27 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Nottingham
Summary: The Family Support Practitioner role at Nottingham City Council is designed for Social Work-qualified professionals to engage in family visits and direct work with children and families within a non-statutory framework. This position is ideal for newly qualified social workers or those with limited post-qualification experience, providing a supportive environment to enhance their skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with partner agencies and maintaining accurate records. Multiple positions are available across various family hubs in Nottingham City Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake family visits and direct work with children and families
- Build positive professional relationships with service users
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service requirements
Key Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker (Social Work degree)
- Less than 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience will be considered
- Ability to work full time and travel between Nottingham city centre locations
Salary (Rate): £27/hour
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Family Support Practitioner (Social Work Qualified – Non-Statutory Role)
Nottingham City Council
Work Bases:
Bulwell Family Hub
Mary Potter Centre (Hyson Green)
We are recruiting for multiple Social Work–qualified professionals to join the family support teams based across Nottingham City Centre. While applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, this is not a statutory social work post. The role focuses on family visits and direct work with children and families, offering an excellent opportunity to build experience in a supportive, non-statutory environment. This post is particularly suitable for:
Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) seeking high-quality frontline experience
Social Workers with under 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience, including those who may not meet current DfE guidelines for locum children’s social work roles
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake family visits and direct work with children and families
- Build positive professional relationships with service users
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service requirements
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Social Work degree)
- Less than 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience will be considered
- Ability to work full time and travel between Nottingham city centre locations
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £27.00
- Multiple posts available across well-established family hubs
- An excellent opportunity for newly qualified or early-career social workers
- Supportive working environment focused on development and learning
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