Family Solutions Team (FST) Practitioner

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff.

What we can offer you:-

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our 'Sandwell Family'.

Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink

37 hours per week

Empower Families, Inspire Change - Make Your Impact Here!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed Family Solutions Team (FST) Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to bring creativity, compassion, and determination to a role that truly changes lives.

About the Role

As an FST Practitioner, you will:

• Work directly with children, young people, and families to achieve better outcomes and prevent family breakdown and improve home stability, both on edge of care and in care.
• Deliver targeted, impactful interventions that build resilience and strengthen family networks
• Encourage families to connect with wider support systems and community services, creating sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate tailored packages of support to address assessed needs and reduce risk.

Your work will help keep families together and ensure children can thrive.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who is creative, driven, and passionate about making a difference. You'll need to bring energy, empathy, and resilience to this role, as you'll be working with families facing complex challenges.

You will be someone who:

• Believes in the power of family and understands the importance of keeping children within their family networks wherever possible.
• Thrives on problem-solving and can adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of each family.
• Communicates with confidence and compassion, building strong relationships with children, young people, and their families.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals and community services to create sustainable support systems.
• Stays calm under pressure, managing challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Is motivated by impact, knowing that every conversation, every intervention, and every connection you make can change a child's future.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care, Education, Health, Youth & Community Services, or Early Years.
• At least two years' experience working directly with children, young people, or families, managing a caseload.
• Skilled in delivering direct work for children and young people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of social care processes for Children in Need, Child Protection Plans, and Looked After Children.
• Experience in coordinating interventions to reduce risk and build resilience.
• Ability to identify risk, complete assessments, and apply thresholds effectively.

When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family they have . With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family.

So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children's Trust, then we'd love to hear from you.

Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.

If you require further information on the role or working for us please email and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.

To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal:-