Family Support Worker
Grade 5 Family Support Worker Advert
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality service for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can THRIVE– through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
We are seeking to appointment a Family Support Worker within our Intervention Hub, are you looking for a new challenge and would relish the opportunity to make a difference to some of our most vulnerable children, young people and families? If you have the passion and drive for direct front line family focused work and are flexible in your approach in working with children and families, we want to hear from you!
The Intervention Hub delivers high quality services for local children and their families, ensuring the right support is offered at the right time. We are currently recruiting for a support worker to join a strong performing team who focus on achieving the best outcomes for the families, children and young people they work with.
As a member of the team, you will be involved in providing a high-quality family support and advocacy service to families with children and young people who are living in complex situations, at risk of harm and family breakdown and requiring the support of children’s social care and intervention services, by providing practical and empowering support to the family as a whole, enabling them to develop and implement long term solutions to their difficulties.You will work alongside experienced family intervention workers and contribute to the overall plan for the child.
You need to have NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience in a relevant disciple, for example, health and social care, housing, employment etc, knowledge of child development and previous experience of working with children, young people and families, and be able to work across the Cheshire West and Chester Borough.
As a practitioner you will receive regular supervision by an experienced senior practice lead to ensure the assessed needs of the child are being met and outcomes are improved. As a practitioner excellent training opportunities will be provided to support you in undertaking the role.
The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 31 days after five years’ service and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits “Working Rewards” which include a wide range of reductions and preferential rates at top high street stores.
- Access to a wide range of training and courses.
- Flexible benefits through Salary Sacrifice including savings on home and electronics, medicash, bicycles through the Cycle to Work scheme and car leasing.
- An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and career
- Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
- Supportive team and culture
Please contact michaela.bould@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk if you would like any further information
Closing date is 18th October 2024 Interview date is 5th November 2024