Salary
From £24,413 to £24,796 per annum, pro rata (Grade B)
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part Time
Package
Fixed term
Job category/type
Education
Date posted
22/09/2025
Job reference
REQ
Are you looking to kick-start your career in family support work?
West Berkshire Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Central Family Hub as an Apprentice Family Support Worker. This is a fantastic role for someone who is passionate about supporting families and wants to gain valuable experience in the field of family support.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Family Support Worker, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for children and families in West Berkshire. You will work alongside experienced professionals to provide support and assistance to families, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve positive changes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the delivery of group interventions for families
* Supporting the Family Support Workers and Practitioners to undertake home visits and provide one-to-one support to families
* Contributing to the assessment and review process for families
* Working collaboratively with other agencies and services to ensure holistic support for families
* Planning, preparing and delivery of universal sessions for children and their families
This role is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop essential skills in family support work. You will be enrolled in a Level 4 qualification in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship, which will provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to excel in this field. This is a fixed-term role for 3 years.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* A genuine passion for supporting children and families
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* A positive and proactive attitude towards learning and development
* No prior experience is necessary, as this apprenticeship is designed for individuals who are new to the role. However, a willingness to learn and a commitment to completing the apprenticeship are essential.
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
* Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
* Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Generous Local Government pension scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Pearce on or email
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting apprenticeship opportunity.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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