Family Group Worker

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Life Assurance (LGPS)

On-site day nursery Kennet Day nursery

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a caring and motivated Family Group Worker to join our Family Help Service. You will deliver activities for children aged 0-5 and their families across our Family Hub locations, supporting early years development and family engagement.

The role requires a recognised childcare qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), experience with SEND, safeguarding knowledge, and strong teamwork and record-keeping skills to help vulnerable families access the right services

Qualifications

• Recognised childcare qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and early years development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Provide high-quality crèche provision supporting development across physical, emotional, social, and language areas.
• Encourage parent participation to promote strong attachment and family relationships.
• Monitor children's development and contribute to recording progress and outcomes.
• Support vulnerable families and signpost to appropriate services.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming Family Hub environments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver services for local families.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Childcare

SEND

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Proactive approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Family Group Worker to join our Family Help Service. Working across our Family Hub locations, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality activities and support for children aged 0-5 and their families, helping to improve outcomes and ensure every child gets the best possible start in life

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Provide high-quality crèche provision that supports children's physical, emotional, social and language development.
• Encourage parent and carer participation to promote strong attachment and family relationships.
• Monitor children's development and contribute to recording progress and outcomes.
• Support vulnerable families and signpost them to appropriate services.
• Help maintain safe, welcoming and inclusive Family Hub environments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver excellent services for local families.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A recognised childcare qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and early years development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach to supporting children and families

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

Closing Date: Friday 4 th September 2026 Interview Date: Monday 14 th and Tuesday 15 th September Interview Process: In person interview