Job Title

Kinship Family Worker

Key Details

• Location: Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, NG2 6BJ.
• Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum.
• Working pattern: Permanent, Full Time.
• Hours per week: 37.
• Working arrangements: Hybrid.
• Competency Framework: Tier 7a.
• Number of posts: 1.
• Interview date: 28 November 2025.
• Closing date: 27 October 2025 23:55.
• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Other.
• Industries: Government Administration.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and team‑oriented individual to join the Kinship Support Service as a kinship family worker. This is a team, established in October 2022, supporting children and families living within kinship arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside social workers, other family workers and welfare rights officers supporting kinship carers and children.
• Support birth parents with understanding the journey that led to their child living outside of their care, family‑time arrangements, and empowering them to maintain a relationship with their child.
• Advocate for birth parents alongside colleagues who advocate for kinship carers.
• Provide emotional and practical support, using creative thinking to help families cope with the complex feelings and challenges associated with kinship arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality and record, report‑writing, and IT skills.
• Work independently and as an effective member of a team, using initiative.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Relevant experience working with children and families.
• Experience or skills in mediation, supporting family‑time, managing conflict and difficult situations, and understanding family relationships and identity.
• Strong record‑keeping, report writing, and IT skills.
• Interest in the kinship world and enthusiasm for supporting change.

Benefits and Support

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. You will receive regular supervision, support within a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to develop your own skills and knowledge. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts unless otherwise stated. Nottinghamshire County Council is proud to be endorsed as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Application

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The County Council encourages applications from all individuals, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.