Key Information

• Work Base: Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, NG2 6BJ
• Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum
• Type of vacancy: Permanent
• Work pattern: Full Time
• Hours per week: 37
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid
• Competency Framework: Tier 7a
• Number of posts: 1
• Interview date: 28 November 2025
• Closing date: 19 November 2025 23:55
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

Job Overview

The Children and Families Department of Nottinghamshire County Council operates an approach called "Our Nottinghamshire Approach" to support children, young people, families and partner agencies. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and team‑oriented Kinship Family Worker to join our Kinship Support Service.

Responsibilities

Working alongside social workers, family workers and welfare rights officers, you will:

• Support birth parents in understanding the journey that led to their child living outside the care system.
• Assist birth parents with family time arrangements and empower them to maintain a relationship with their child.
• Advocate for birth parents while working in partnership with colleagues who advocate for kinship carers.
• Provide emotional and practical support, using creative thinking to help families navigate complex feelings and challenges associated with kinship arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality, record, report‑write and use IT skills to support case management.
• Work independently and as an effective team member, taking initiative and contributing to team development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant experience working with children and families.
• Skills in mediation, supporting family time, managing conflict and difficult situations.
• Understanding of family relationships, identity and the importance of kinship links.
• Ability to record, report‑write and use relevant IT applications.

Other Information

Disabled applicants who meet the essential short‑listing requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts, unless otherwise stated. Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff to undertake appropriate checks.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. The council is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and strives to exceed the Equality Act requirements.

Contact

For an informal chat please contact Lucy Collier, Team Manager, on 0115 804 1070 or by email at lucy1.collier@nottscc.gov.uk. Alternative contact: 0115 804 1407 or kinshipsupport@nottscc.gov.uk.