Principal Family Support Worker

Job description

Full time, permanent

Location: Station Road, Barkingside

Preparing for Adulthood

The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic Service which is currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving the outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge.

As part of the transformation focussing on preparing children for adulthood, formerly known as transitions, we are seeking a passionate, experienced Principal Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team to deliver on this theme.

As a Principal Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in advocating for and empowering families during a vulnerable time of change. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing training transfer, ensuring all staff within the Disabled Children Service and beyond understand their duties in relation to helping children prepare for adulthood. You will be adept at navigating education, health and social care systems. You will be passionate about championing the needs of our children and ensuring they receive the right support when they transfer, your input will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families at the cusp of adulthood.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a pioneering team that supports disabled children and their families who are receiving vital services.
• Holistic Support: Assist families help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care, while supporting the whole family context.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals from Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care, Health, Occupational Therapy, SEND, and Education sectors.
• Varied Experience: Cover and or provide advice and guidance to the duty workers, both internal and in the Family Help Front Door space, provide advice and guidance to wider Family Help teams requesting transfer.
• Management: Cover the Team Manager and service as required, participate in the allocation and case supervision of work in the system.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working, enhancing your skills and practice.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Friendly Team: Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale.
• Continuous Learning: Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings.
  
  

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this post you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Full time, permanent

Location: Station Road, Barkingside

Preparing for Adulthood

The Disabled Children’s Service is an engaging and dynamic Service which is currently undergoing a transformation focused on improving the outcomes for disabled children in Redbridge.

As part of the transformation focussing on preparing children for adulthood, formerly known as transitions, we are seeking a passionate, experienced Principal Family Support Worker to join our Early Help/Short Breaks Team to deliver on this theme.

As a Principal Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in advocating for and empowering families during a vulnerable time of change. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing training transfer, ensuring all staff within the Disabled Children Service and beyond understand their duties in relation to helping children prepare for adulthood. You will be adept at navigating education, health and social care systems. You will be passionate about championing the needs of our children and ensuring they receive the right support when they transfer, your input will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and families at the cusp of adulthood.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a pioneering team that supports disabled children and their families who are receiving vital services.
• Holistic Support: Assist families help young people transition from Children’s to Adult Social Care, while supporting the whole family context.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with professionals from Adult Social Care, Continuing Health Care, Health, Occupational Therapy, SEND, and Education sectors.
• Varied Experience: Cover and or provide advice and guidance to the duty workers, both internal and in the Family Help Front Door space, provide advice and guidance to wider Family Help teams requesting transfer.
• Management: Cover the Team Manager and service as required, participate in the allocation and case supervision of work in the system.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from extensive training opportunities and co-working, enhancing your skills and practice.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Friendly Team: Join a stable, high-performing team with positive morale.
• Continuous Learning: Gain valuable experience working with children with multiple health and learning needs, as well as their siblings.
  
  

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this post you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English