Empowering Child & Family Support Worker

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Council’s Academy Team is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help children, young people and families achieve positive and lasting change. You will support assessments and plans, undertake direct work, and help families access services and community resources, ensuring children's voices are central to practice.

We offer supervision, development opportunities, and a learning-focused environment where you can build confidence and resilience.

Qualifications

• Motivated and approachable, committed to making a positive difference.
• Passionate about working with children and families in a respectful, strengths-based way.
• Ability to build trusting relationships, promote positive change and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and plans for children and families.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families.
• Assist families in accessing services and community resources.
• Help children and families identify and build upon their strengths and networks.
• Ensure children's voices are heard and lived experiences stay central to the work.

Job description

Swansea Council’s Academy Team is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help children, young people and families achieve positive and lasting change. You will support assessments and plans, undertake direct work, and help families access services and community resources, ensuring children's voices are central to practice.

We offer supervision, development opportunities, and a learning-focused environment where you can build confidence and resilience.