To be confirmed (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time
Level 6:- £31,067 - £33,366 per annum, pro rata
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support worker to join our Intensive Family Well Being Team in the South Locality of Weston-super-Mare. The Intensive Family Well Being Team are responsible for supporting families with children 0-19 who are experiencing difficulties, referred through the children`s front door. We work with professional partners, schools, and health colleagues to support children, young people, and their families within our communities. We offer parenting groups, courses and one to one work in the home.
In this role, you will work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families. You will form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance. You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc as necessary. You will work as part of a team providing specialist interventions and provide advocacy for the family as required
Key Responsibilities:
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about children and young people getting the right help at the right time, about listening to their voice, and about working in partnership with families and wider networks. If you have the following attributes as a Family Support worker and who possesses the following skills and experience then we would very much like to hear from you:
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Emma-Jayne Pinnock, Family Well Being Leader, at emma-jayne.pinnock@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07584 204824.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support worker to join our Intensive Family Well Being Team in the South Locality of Weston-super-Mare. The Intensive Family Well Being Team are responsible for supporting families with children 0-19 who are experiencing difficulties, referred through the children`s front door. We work with professional partners, schools, and health colleagues to support children, young people, and their families within our communities. We offer parenting groups, courses and one to one work in the home.
In this role, you will work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families. You will form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance. You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc as necessary. You will work as part of a team providing specialist interventions and provide advocacy for the family as required
Key Responsibilities:
- Build effective and purposeful relationships with parents, children and young people.
- Work in partnership with other agencies and social workers to assess and plan appropriate support, regularly reviewing family's interrelated strengths, resources, needs and risks using a Signs of Safety and a trauma informed approach.
- Complete accurate and up-to-date records in line with our recording policy using the Early Help System to complete assessments, plans with families and case recording.
- Act as key worker/lead professional for families, attend meetings with the family, including Child Protection Conferences, Children in Care and Children in Need reviews as required.
- Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
- 0-1 day in the office
- Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
- Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about children and young people getting the right help at the right time, about listening to their voice, and about working in partnership with families and wider networks. If you have the following attributes as a Family Support worker and who possesses the following skills and experience then we would very much like to hear from you:
Essential Criteria:
- A NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or working towards this) or above qualification in caring for children (e.g. Child development, childcare, children & family work) with post qualification experience
- Significant relevant experience of working with children and families.
- Some experience of acting as a lead professional or key worker for a child or family.
- Experience of using IT systems (email, word processing & spreadsheet).
- Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of universal, statutory and voluntary services and their role in promoting the welfare of children, young people and their carers.
- Experience of working with adults (group work with adults would be desirable).
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Emma-Jayne Pinnock, Family Well Being Leader, at emma-jayne.pinnock@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07584 204824.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 April 2025.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: Fri 11/04/2025 at 01:00
Job reference: SCHA0675