Community Family Worker

Gloucestershire Gateway Trust; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Gateway Trust in Gloucester is seeking a Community Family Worker to support families with children aged 0–11. You will lead group sessions and provide one-to-one family support, helping connect universal services with more intensive interventions.

You will work as part of the Family Hub, contributing to safeguarding, multi-agency plans, and collaborative community outcomes. This is a role focused on making a measurable difference in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead group sessions with families and their children.
• Provide one-to-one family support.
• Bridge universal services with more intensive interventions.
• Contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency plans.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting families and building stronger communities? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different, and where your work has a direct impact on the lives of children and their families? We have some exciting opportunities in our Children and Family Centres and our current vacancies at a glance are:

Community Family Workers play a vital role in delivering both universal and targeted support to families with children aged 0–11. Working in centres in Gloucester, you’ll lead group sessions with families and their children, provide one-to-one support in the role of family support, and help bridge the gap between universal services and more intensive interventions or support. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that works collaboratively with families, professionals, and community partners to create inclusive, resilient and connected neighbourhoods.

You’ll be led by a Community Manager and work closely with colleagues across the Family Hub. Your work will include parenting support, planning and delivering both targeted and universal groups, safeguarding, and contributing to multi‑agency plans that improve outcomes for children.

This is an exciting and varied opportunity welcoming families into our children’s centres and connecting them to the community around them. It is your chance to make a difference as part of a strong supportive team.