Family Support Worker (Targeted Early Help)

About this job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant Targeted Early Help Team. We have a number of full-time permanent posts. The job is rewarding and challenging, working with children (aged 0-19 years) and their families, to provide frontline targeted support when families are in need. We work with families who have a range of needs and challenges and provide intervention, working in partnership with the families and other agencies, like schools, health providers and the voluntary sector, to help families to move on with their lives. We work in the community, in family homes, children's centres, schools and other settings.

Special requirements for this post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure check. Re-applying for posts Applicants who have not been shortlisted or who are unsuccessful at interview cannot reapply for the same job if it’s within 6 months of the first advert – for further information please refer to our Jobs and Career Page - ‘Working for us and Information for Applicants’ on our website.

About you

It is beneficial to have experience working with children and families providing support for a range of needs. Most importantly, flexibility, a willingness to learn and work as part of a team and enthusiasm are all important attributes.

About us

We are a progressive and enthusiastic Targeted Early Help Team. We work in a diverse Borough which has many exciting new developments, but also many challenges. We are currently in the process of developing our services and working to develop Best Chance Hubs, which you will be based within. We work closely with our colleagues in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub and Social Care, and partners within schools, health and the community. There are fantastic opportunities for training, development and co-working, making this a really good career development opportunity.