Salary range: £42,060 - £44,685 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
We are looking for self-motivated and committed practitioner to join our team of experienced Family Support workers and Social Workers.
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
This is a great chance for someone who may wish to progress to a Family Support worker role and gain experience at this level while being part of a supportive and innovative team.
The Post
We are looking for a flexible, creative individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people who require Early Help intervention. You will be committed to providing the highest quality services for our children and young people while also achieving best value for the department.
Candidates should have experience of direct with children and parents. You will be required to take part in a duty rota, undertake comprehensive assessments and develop strong appropriate relationships with families to facilitate change. To plan and arrange ‘Team around the Family’ meetings and reviews as necessary.
You will understand and embrace the Brent Practice Framework and be required to develop and implement innovative services for children by developing outcome-focussed plans. You will hold an Enhanced DBS disclosure record and be required to attend training where necessary.
The Person
The successful candidate will be able to evaluate risk of harm and report and concerns for children to their line managers. They will establish constructive working relationships with staff in the child’s professional network, Children and Young People’s Services and partner agencies. You will have the confidence and ability to work constructively with your team and take part in group supervision and team meetings.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please attach an expression of interest/supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the key requirements for this post which are outlined in the attached JD.
Why join us?
We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
Closing date: 10 February 2026 (23:59)
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
