Bracknell Forest Council
Family Worker - Family Placement Team (pay award pending)
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Family Worker - Family Placement Team (pay award pending)
At Bracknell Forest Council, we champion children and place learning at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Family Worker to join our Family Placement Team.
About the Role
As a Family Worker, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting special guardians and foster carers. This position requires 3 foster days per week at our Time Square office with opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including remote work when needed.
About Bracknell Forest Council
We’re a stable, well-managed council that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of our employees. As part of an Outstanding-rated Children’s Social Care service, our Family Placement Team focuses on:
- Supportive peer networks and reflective practice
- Effective planning and strong partnerships
- Ambitious outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Dive deeper into our culture: Learn What OFSTED Say About Us Here | Children’s Social Care Culture Profile
Qualifications and Experience
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience working with foster carers and looked-after children
- Deep knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and best practices
- Strong writing/oral communication skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Collaborative strength: experience working with professionals in a high-stakes, people-focused environment
- Passion for delivering high-quality care to children, young people, and their families
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Key Responsibilities
- Support foster carers and special guardians, organising training, support groups, and events
- Find families that align with the future needs of our young people
- Liaise with social workers, providing practical, evidence-based support
Benefits
We invest in our team with:
- Flexible hybrid working to balance wellbeing and productivity
- Generous annual leave (25 days + 28 days after 3 years, with buy/sell options)
- Paid employee volunteering programme
- Our employee pension scheme + life insurance cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your holistic health
- Social and sports clubs, staff networks, and continuous career development opportunities
- Learn more here.
Our Values
Our core values—inclusive, ambitious, always learning—guide everything we do. If you enjoy collaborative, impactful work, we’dlove to have you on board.
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Curious? Contact the Team Manager, Sam Howard (01344 351658 for an informal chat. Tours are available by contacting helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Applicants must:
- Be based in the UK
- Already have the right to work here
Applications open through our online portal.
Salary: £31,716 – £37,104 per year inclusive of London weighting and essential car user allowance Contract: Permanent Hybrid (3 full office days per week) Location: Time Square, Bracknell Interview Timing: Held on 15th July 2026 (in-person). Closing Date: 06/07/2026 at 23:59
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to equality, disadvantage-inclusive recruitment, and safeguarding.
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For accessibility support queries, email: recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. All shortlisted applicants will go through an Enhanced DBS check.
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