Community-Based Family Support Worker for Early Years

Action-For-Children; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Training & development

Parental leave options

Employer life cover

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children in Norwich is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide essential one-to-one support and group sessions for families with children aged 0-5. You’ll conduct early help assessments, build parental confidence and deliver practical guidance on child development across South Norfolk and City districts.

Join a dedicated team helping families achieve positive outcomes. The role requires travel, a driving licence, and commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Level 2+ qualification in social care, health, education, or early years.
• Experience delivering one-to-one or group support to families with children 0-5.
• Experience working with children, young people and parents in a supportive, safeguarding context.
• Good IT skills and ability to record concise case notes.
• Willingness to travel across multiple districts; driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support parents to achieve positive outcomes for the whole family and sustainable changes.
• Conduct initial assessments of family needs to determine level of support.
• Create tailored support plans, set goals and identify strategies to address needs.
• Signpost additional resources and services as needed.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act per policy and procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

IT skills

Relationship building

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Level 2+ qualification in social care, health, education, or early years

Job description

Action for Children in Norwich is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide essential one-to-one support and group sessions for families with children aged 0-5. You’ll conduct early help assessments, build parental confidence and deliver practical guidance on child development across South Norfolk and City districts.

Join a dedicated team helping families achieve positive outcomes. The role requires travel, a driving licence, and commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional