Overview
Nottinghamshire County Council's Neurodevelopmental Support Team is seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to deliver a range of evidence-informed parenting groups and programmes to parents whose children are on the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway or already have a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD. Programmes include New Forest Parenting Programme and Cygnet Parenting, alongside several workshops. The Family Support Worker will also provide advice and support to parents at community-based Drop-In Clinics at various locations across Nottinghamshire. All interventions are delivered countywide and the successful candidate will need to be a qualified driver.
Job Details
* Location: Lawn View House, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5GA
* Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum
* Type: Fixed Term
* Hours: 37 per week
* Duration: 32 months
* Working Arrangements: Hybrid
* Number of posts: 1
* Interview date: Week beginning 29/09/2025
* Closing date: 21 September 2025 23:55
* Job description / person specification: Family Support Worker (Final Grade 4)
Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence-informed parenting groups and programmes to eligible families.
* Provide advice and support to parents via community-based Drop-In Clinics at various locations across Nottinghamshire.
* Work with families whose children are on the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway or who have a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD.
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure countywide service delivery.
* Hold a valid driving license; travel to locations across Nottinghamshire as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous experience of working with families.
* An understanding of child development.
* Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, particularly Autism and ADHD.
* A commitment to excellent customer care.
Other Information
* The role is temporary until May 2028.
* This post is also available as a secondment opportunity for existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees with line-manager approval.
* Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
* Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
* A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts (permanent and temporary unless stated otherwise).
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and require appropriate checks.
* Nottinghamshire County Council is a Disability Confident Leader Organisation and welcomes applications from all eligible groups in line with the Equalities Act.
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