Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families and children? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Family Support Worker to join our Family Hubs team, working within the West Family Hub based in Newbury.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Family Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering effective family support services to improve outcomes for children and families. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working directly with families to provide support, guidance, and advice to promote positive parenting and enhance family relationships.
- Conducting assessments of individual and family needs, identifying barriers to achievement and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated support is provided to families.
- Delivering group-based interventions and parenting programmes to support the development of skills and knowledge.
- Monitoring and evaluating progress, providing feedback and encouragement to families.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Experience working in a family support role, with a good understanding of the challenges faced by families.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks related to child welfare and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with families and other professionals.
- Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to identify needs and implement appropriate support.
- Ability to work independently, managing a caseload effectively, as well as being a team player.
- Positive, solution-focused approach, with the ability to motivate and inspire families to achieve positive change
Please note this role is fixed term for one year from start date - Funding limited project
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- 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.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Marie Hall, Family Hub Manager
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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