London Borough of Croydon

Family Support Worker

United Kingdom Grade 8 £41,511 - £43,449p.a. plus fantastic benefits Closing Date: 2026-11-01T23:55:00+00:00 Full time
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Summary: (3 days in office, 2 days working from home)
Salary range: Grade 8 £41,511 - £43,449p.a. plus fantastic benefits Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon (3 days in office, 2 days working from home) Salary range: Grade 8 £41,511 - £43,449 p.a. plus fantastic benefits Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon (3 days in office, 2 days working from home) Family Support Worker – Adult Transitions Team Are you passionate about supporting young people as they navigate the crucial journey into adulthood? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Family Support Worker to join our dynamic Adult Transitions Team. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload of young people, providing vital support to them and their families throughout their transition period. You will act as a key bridge between services, ensuring no young person falls through the gaps. Key Responsibilities: Manage a range of cases for young people and support their families through the transition into adulthood. Collaborate closely via joint working with Children’s Services and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teams. Develop comprehensive, person-centred Transition Support Plans tailored to each young person's needs. Undertake regular case reviews and complete formal Adult Social Care Assessments. Attend and contribute to Looked After Children (LAC) review meetings. Carry out safeguarding triage and initial information gathering to ensure young people are protected. Represent the service at relevant meetings with multi-agency partner services. Participate in and receive support to attend court hearings when required. What We Are Looking For (About You): Experience working with young people with disabilities, individuals with SEND or Care Leavers. Knowledge of both Children’s legislation and Adult social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with families during times of change. Excellent report writing skills for assessments and support plans. A relevant qualification in health, social care, youth work, or equivalent experience. What We Offer: A competitive salary up to £43,449. A healthy work-life balance with regular flexible working, including 2 days working from home. A supportive team environment with regular supervision and excellent training opportunities. Support and mentoring for specialized tasks like attending court hearings. Access to a local government pension scheme and generous annual leave. How to Apply: Please submit your supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Closing Date: Sunday, 1 st November 2026. To view the Family Support Worker role profile please Click here.
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #5309
  • Employer: London Borough of Croydon
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-01T23:55:00+00:00
  • Contract: Full time
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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