Family Worker

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time

Job description

**Brighter Futures for Children - Early Help Service**
**Full-time, 37 hours per week**

**About us**
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.

We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.

Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.

**About team and role**
The East Cluster Children Centre are looking for a Family worker to join our team, Do you passionately believe in providing early intervention support for children and families to improve their life chances?

Are you a committed practitioner with proven experience working with vulnerable families and children?

The purpose of this role achieves change through preventative early intervention and working in partnership with families in their homes with complex needs sometimes requiring more intensive support.

Applicants should have level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in childcare, health, social care, education or community work with experience of interagency work, supporting vulnerable families and delivering an inclusive service for parents and children.

**Our Offer**
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after 10 years’ service)
- Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
- Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- A range of local discounts

**Closing date: 26 March 2023**
**Interviews: 31**st** March 2023


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