Job Title:FamilySupport Worker
Pay:£31,537 to £33,699 per annum
37 hours per week
Office base:Hybrid working across county
Team/ Directorate:Families First, Family Front Door - 1 x Malvern and Worcester; 2 x Wychavon and Redditch
Permanent
The Role:
Children's Services are building on the positive outcomes achieved through multi-disciplinary working with children, young people and their families.The new Social Care Reforms recognises that families benefit from a multi-disciplinary evidence-based interventions that are well co-ordinated with evidenced based outcomes.Preventative work is at the earliest opportunity that will support families to manage the challenges they face positively and get the help and support they need to prevent escalation to vulnerability and risk and into child protection and care.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the skills and experience we are seeking for this role.
Whilst we are developing our Family Help model this new role will join our Early Help Family Support teams enabling you to experience working with families at level 3 need ( Multi agency levels of need guidance). In this role you will work alongside colleagues delivering direct interventions and support to families.
For further information please contact: Hermine Nelson hnelson@worcestershire.gov.uk or Rachel Davis rdavis4@worcestershire.gov.uk
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity:The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
* Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
* Children's Workforce Academy
Some of these offers include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
* Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity:The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 6th September 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 19th September 2025
Attached documents
JD PS Family Support Worker Feb 25.pdf
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