Family Support Worker - Looked After Children

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Job Reference SCC/TP/288886/6075

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Details: N/A Salary: £34,660 - £36,943 per annum Working Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF Closing Date: 30/10/2026 Job Category: Care - Children and Young People Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Service: CFL - Corp Parenting

Job Introduction

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £34,660 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

We are pleased to tell you about a great opportunity to join Surrey County Council's South East Children Looked After Team as a Family Support Worker, based in Reigate. This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week, we’d welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what remote working may look like for you.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

As a Family Support Worker, you will support Social Workers in the team, working intensively and in a planned way, with the young person, their carers, and other agencies and services. Supporting children to achieve their potential will be central to all you do. You will undertake direct work with children, their carers, and support Social Workers in their role. Being able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way will be key in this role.

As a member of the team, you will work alongside partners, agencies and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in care. This is a varied and challenging role but one which is hugely important and has real social impact. You will receive training to ensure your confidence, competence and professional development. You will also receive a full induction and monthly supervision.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Vocational qualification level 3/4 or equivalent in relevant fields, with experience of working with children and their families
• Some understanding of relevant legislation affecting w