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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
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Are you passionate about supporting children and families with children under 5?
Would you be interested in an exciting opportunity to support the provision of high-quality targeted Early Help services for families with children under 5 years, living within the Bath and North East Somerset area?
Bright Start Children’s Centre Services are looking for a highly committed Family Support Worker to support delivery in Bath East area.
About The Role
The job involves working closely alongside children and their families through Family Support work, primarily delivering research-based practice within the family home and through group-based activities. It involves working with a range of agencies to support vulnerable children and families access the right help, at the right time by the right service and as early as possible, so that they thrive and achieve the best outcomes possible. This is known as Early Help.
The Successful Candidate Will
* Be highly motivated with experience of working in partnership with parents and Early Childhood Services (Health Visiting, Midwifery and Early Years settings) and Voluntary Sector organisations
* Have a relevant professional qualification in Early Years, Education, Health or Social Services, preferably educated to degree level or equivalent
* Have substantial experience of working in a family support context using a ‘Think family’ approach
* Work well as part of a team to deliver the BEST services* for local families and so improve their lives
We prioritise development and delivery of a trauma-informed and systemic working practice and seek to develop and deliver excellent local services for families in a flexible and inclusive way. This will involve motivation and innovation as well as a good sense of humour. You will also need to be able to drive.
We welcome people from black and ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and male workers who are currently underrepresented in this service.
You will be required to work to being the BEST (Bold, Empowering, Supportive and Transparent - the values of Bath and North East Somerset.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Rachel Burley, Children’s Centre Coordinator Bath East on 07484 939934 or email
Interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025.
No agencies please.
* Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to
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We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at
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The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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