About the role
Family Advisor – East and Purbeck Locality (Full-time and Part-time positions available)
We’re looking for two new Family Advisors to join our friendly and passionate Family Help team – one full-time (37 hours) and one part-time (18.5 hours). You’ll be part of a supportive group of professionals who work closely with children, families and partner services across East and Purbeck to provide advice, guidance and practical support.
As a Family Advisor, you’ll help families access the right information and services when they need it most. You’ll build trusted relationships, work from our local Family Hubs, and play a key role in connecting families to community support. This varied and rewarding role offers the chance to develop your skills and understanding of family work in its broadest sense.
You’ll keep up to date with local services, act as a key link between the Family Information Service and localities, and share information across teams. You’ll provide advice and signposting both in person and online, support community outreach, and help strengthen digital engagement with families. The role also involves participating in duty rotas, supporting partners with family help processes, and contributing to our collective aim of improving outcomes for children and young people.
We offer a hybrid approach to working, with time spent at home, in Family Hubs, and at other Dorset Council offices.
About you
You’ll have strong administrative and ICT skills, be an excellent communicator, and enjoy working collaboratively with families, colleagues and professionals. You’ll bring flexibility, approachability and a genuine commitment to helping families thrive. A good knowledge of local services and the ability to travel around East and Purbeck are essential.
Join us in making a difference for children and families across Dorset.
Further Information
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
For further information please contact:
Jane Payne, 01202 228830 Tue, Wed, Thurs
Nicky Selby 01305 228452 Wed, Thurs, Fri
About Us
At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We:
* provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
* work in partnership to make a real difference
* value every role and the impact it has on our communities
* support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
* be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
* have access to a range of benefits and support
* receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible; if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
Find out more about how to apply.
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