Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children and families’ lives? We are recruiting to join the Stronger Families Team (SFT). This is a unique opportunity to work within a dedicated multi-professional team to meet the needs of children, young people and families in a strength-based, family-focused approach.

The Stronger Families Team, formed in 2022, is a non-statutory support service providing targeted and creative support to children and family members in crisis, where there is risk of breakdown, to improve outcomes and support more children and young people to live/remain safely at home and in their communities. This aligns with our practice standards and the Families First Partnership Programme in Nottinghamshire.

These positions support the Central and North of Nottinghamshire and form part of the countywide service offer. The service expansion will recruit a new team manager, two parent and family workers, two youth workers, and a SWSO role to develop our offer to families and young people both at the edge of care and in stabilising/supporting existing care plans.

Location, Type & Hours

Work Base: Sir John Robinson House, Home Brewery Building, NG5 6DB

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week: 37

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

Job Description

The role involves working directly with parents, carers and families to build positive connections, resilience and practical skills during a time of change and innovation within the service. You will use evidence-based parenting techniques informed by trauma-informed practice, child development and attachment theory. Responsibilities include assessing family needs, supporting positive relationships and helping carers develop practical strategies to manage challenging or risky behaviours. You will respond to changing family circumstances and collaborate with colleagues and other agencies to deliver a coordinated, child-focused service. You will provide hands-on, empathetic support and act as a vital link between families and other professionals to ensure a coordinated, family-centred approach.

You will bring creativity and warmth, helping families explore new ways of connecting and coping, and supporting them through change. The role is flexible, responsive and focused on making a real, positive difference. A breadth of knowledge and experience in strengths-based practice is desirable. You should be motivated, committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

Qualifications & Experience

You will be able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and experience and ideally have experience of working within the strengths-based practice framework. You will be motivated, committed, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

Contact Details

For more details about this post, please contact: Naomi Reid (Stronger Families Team Manager) on 0115 8040050 or Karen Mistry (Stronger Families Team Manager) 0115 8040957.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the Equalities Act and is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Applications are encouraged from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy, maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

Additional Details

Number of posts: 2

Interview date: 7 November 2025

Closing Date: 19 October 2025 23:55