Rothwell Family Support Worker

**Vacancy No**

VN4723

**Employment Type**

Fixed Term

**Hours Per Week**

30.00

**Work Pattern**

Monday to Friday

**Location**

Victoria Junior School

**Location Region**

West Yorkshire

**Location City**

Rothwell

**Location Postal Code**

LS26 0RA

**Interview Date**

20 Jan 2025

**Job Details**

**Rothwell Family Support Worker - Fixed Term Until March 2026**
This post is fixed term until March 2026, but we expect funding to continue beyond this point. The contract is funded on a year-to-year basis and has been in place since 2016.

**Working Hours**: We have some flexibility on how the 30 hours are worked across the week and this will be discussed at interview. Hours will need to be flexible to meet the needs of families.
**Base Location**: Victoria Junior School, Cornwall Cres, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0RA

**About the role...**
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of families in Rothwell and the surrounding areas? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that works closely with schools and Children's services to achieve the best outcomes for families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of the Rothwell Cluster.

As a Family Support Worker, you will:

- Play a vital role in supporting families to achieve their goals.
- You will use a variety of interventions, tailored to meet the specific needs of each family, which will make a real difference to their lives.
- Working as part of a Multi-Agency team, you will collaborate with schools and Children's services to ensure a joined-up approach to achieving the best outcomes for families.

**About you...**
- Previous experience working in a School would be hugely beneficial.
- You will be passionate about helping others.
- You will be family orientated.
- You are able to build strong relationships with others.
- You will be a strong effective communicator.

If you have a passion for helping families and you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential and career aspirations. we want to hear from you.
If you would like to know more about the role or have an informal chat please contact Debbie Gilroy Senior Family Worker on 07860 844289.

**Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, is a requirement for this role.**

To view the full job description and person specification, please click here.

**Who we are...**
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
- We have almost 200 services around England - and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

**What can Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) offer you?**
A rewarding role that allows you to make a tangible impact in your community.
Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of substance misuse and criminal justice.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
Annual leave purchase scheme
Enhanced occupational sick pay
% Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
Death in service benefit
Free Will writing
Eyecare vouchers
️ Blue light card discount
Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
Work-life balance
- flexible working and family-friendly policies
- ️ Happy, Healthy You - our wellbeing offers for our workforce

Employee Assist Programme and Waythrough Support Networks

**Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) is an equal-opportunity employer.**

**Salary Period**

Per Annum (pro rata)

**Vacancy Salary Range**

£24,020-£30,790

**DBS Requirement**

Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

**Does role require Police/Prison vetting?**

Not Applicable

**Driving licence required for role?**

Yes

**Applications Close Date**

12 Jan 2025