Overview
Join our extraordinary Flying Start team and embark on a journey as a Family Support Worker. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who want to influence the lives of families with young children aged 0-4, supporting every child to receive the best start in life through practical interventions, engaging activities, supportive groups, and assistance across Flying Start Hubs in Blaenau Gwent.
About you
Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children and giving them the best possible start in life? As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children.
You will collaborate with families with children aged 0-4 registered with the Flying Start Programme to enhance family resilience and support both mental and physical health by delivering practical interventions, programmes and assistance across settings including the home.
Additionally, you will foster the social and emotional development of children by promoting positive parenting skills, providing early language support, and encouraging stimulating play activities to facilitate improvements in the child’s learning abilities.
This post reports to the Flying Start Programme Manager / Flying Start Team Lead with delegated duties via designated Flying Start Health Visitors.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with families with children aged 0-4 registered with the Flying Start Programme to enhance family resilience and support physical and mental health.
* Deliver practical interventions, programmes and assistance across settings, including the home, to help children receive the best start in life.
* Foster social and emotional development by promoting positive parenting, providing early language support, and encouraging stimulating play activities to support learning outcomes.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience or enthusiasm for empowering families and nurturing young minds within the Flying Start context.
* Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening will include an Enhanced Disclosure with the Child & Adult Barred List.
* Line management: reporting to the Flying Start Programme Manager / Flying Start Team Lead with delegated duties via Flying Start Health Visitors.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services. In Flying Start, our teams are our most valued asset, and we strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who share a passion for serving Blaenau Gwent’s diverse communities. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local authority and help safeguard and enhance the lives of children within it.
Join us and be part of an exciting journey filled with growth, impact, and purpose. If you possess an unwavering passion for empowering families and nurturing young minds, this is the perfect opportunity to join our exceptional team and be part of the transformative Flying Start initiative in Blaenau Gwent.
Additional information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with the Child & Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
Contact / Apply
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Flying Start Programme Manager – Sherelle Jago on 01495 369544.
Closing Date: 01/10/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 20/10/2025
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