Family Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £25,979 to £33,945 per annum (Grade FG)
- Location:

- Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
- Contract:

- Contract
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 17/05/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:

- 05425

Vacancy Description

Join our dedicated Family Safeguarding Team, committed to supporting families in need and ensuring the safety of children at risk. As a vital member of our team, your role will involve overseeing and facilitating family time (contact) between children and parents or wider family members, while meticulously recording observations in a timely manner.

We are seeking an experienced Family Support Worker who can establish and maintain high-quality professional relationships with children, families, and collaborating agencies. Your motivation and commitment to working respectfully are crucial aspects of this role.

In collaboration with qualified social workers, you will actively engage in direct work with children and families, contributing to assessments and providing essential support to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

The Family Safeguarding West Team is based within the Children and Family Services department of West Berkshire Council. The team comprises a dedicated group of professionals, including a Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, qualified social workers, family support workers, Mental Health Practitioners, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Psychologists, Recovery Workers, and business support.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- 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 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

This role is fixed term for 12 months - Time limited project

This role, based in Newbury, requires you to operate throughout the West Berkshire area. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of families and children in our community.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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