Family Support Worker
2 days ago
37 hours per week
The local authority is committed to drawing on the growing evidence base to developing innovative services which work effectively with families who suffer from multiple symptoms of social exclusion and subsequently depend significantly on a wide range of public services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a co-located multi-agency service called Baby in Mind. We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team who has a 'can do' approach and is committed to the delivery and development of evidence based methods of intervention. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for babies at risk of becoming looked after by the local authority.
The role involves working intensively with unborn and post birth babies and their families where they are at risk of coming into the care system. Candidates will need to be flexible, responsive and calm in high pressure, emotive situations and have a good understanding of antenatal and post-natal support.
The role will require the successful candidate to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence-based practice with babies and their families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.
Closing Date: 26 November 2025
Shortlisting Date: 27 November 2025
Interview Date: 04 December 2025
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Job detailsJob reference
18057
Date posted
06/11/2025
Application closing date
26/11/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
£28,598-£29,540 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Social Care – Adults/Children
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