Directorate: Children & Young People Services
Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours per week
Wales and Dinnington Locality Team
"Every family has strengths. Every child deserves opportunities. Join us in creating the conversations, relationships and support that change lives."
Help Families Make Lasting Change
At Rotherham Council's Children's Services, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and every family deserves the right support at the right time.
We are looking for skilled, passionate and relationship-focused Family Support Workers to join our Early Help and Family Engagement Service. If you are committed to helping families build on their strengths and achieve lasting positive change, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Rotherham?
As part of our Outstanding Children's Service, you will join a supportive and ambitious organisation that invests in its people and values excellent practice.
We offer:
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Strong and supportive management.
- Regular reflective supervision.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy.
- A collaborative and positive team culture.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families every day.
About the Role
Our Early Help and Family Engagement Service works with children, young people and families to provide support at the earliest opportunity, helping to prevent difficulties from escalating.
As a Family Support Worker, you will:
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Work directly with children, young people and families experiencing a range of challenges.
- Build trusted relationships that support lasting change.
- Complete Family Assessments of Need and contribute to family plans.
- Work alongside schools, health services, social care and partner agencies.
- Support families to develop resilience, confidence and practical solutions.
- Manage a varied caseload and help improve outcomes for children and young people.
- Provide advice, guidance and practical support that helps families achieve their goals.
We are Looking for Someone Who:
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Has experience working directly with children, young people and families.
- Can engage and motivate families using a strengths-based approach.
- Has experience of, or the ability to develop skills in, assessment, planning and reviewing support with families.
- Understands safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Builds effective working relationships with professionals and partner agencies.
- Is resilient, reflective and committed to high-quality practice.
- Has the ability to identify strengths, needs and opportunities for change, and work alongside families to achieve positive outcomes.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team where relationships matter, strengths are recognised and every day brings the opportunity to improve outcomes for children and families.
"If you have the skills, passion and determination to help families create brighter futures, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us make every conversation count."
For an Informal Discussion – contact:
Shortlisting:Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews:Week commencing 07/09/2026 dates to be confirmed
We do not accept AI generated applications.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
