Job Details

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.

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.

Key responsibilities

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.

Our values

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. 

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

You will be a passionate and dedicated practitioner who thrives on making a direct difference to children and families. You will manage a varied caseload, facilitate family time, use motivational interviewing and keep clear and accurate records. You will bring a reflective, strengths-based and highly organised approach to your work. You will also collaborate effectively with social workers and partner agencies to safeguard and improve daily outcomes for children and families.