Family Help Worker

Northumberland County Council; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking two Family Help Workers to support families with children and young people aged 0-19 in Northumberland. The positions offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles. Successful candidates will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with partner agencies. A starting salary of £31,537 is offered along with benefits including pension schemes and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive training package

Qualifications

• Competent in working directly with children and families.
• Experience with Early Help Assessment process required.
• Ability to chair TAF meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support families with children and young people 0-19.
• Manage commitments and organize time effectively.
• Lead family plans and complete assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Assessment completion

Collaboration with partner agencies

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to recruit two Family Help Workers (Early Help) to support families with children and young people 0-19 within Northumberland's Supporting Families Framework across the Central Northumberland Locality, covering Ashington, Bedlington, Choppington, Newbiggin, and Morpeth areas. This exciting opportunity involves working with children and young people. There is one full-time position (37 hours per week) and one part-time position (18.5 hours per week).

Working within an established team, we seek self-motivated and responsible applicants with good communication skills. You will enjoy teamwork but also be able to work independently, managing your commitments and organizing your time effectively.

You must be competent in working directly with children and families, completing assessments, leading family plans, and collaborating effectively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

• A minimum of Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent is essential, along with a good understanding of child and young person development.
• Knowledge and experience of the Early Help Assessment process are required, and you should be able to chair TAF meetings.

We provide a full induction programme and support your personal and professional development. You will join an enthusiastic, welcoming, and committed team eager for your success.

The roles are primarily office-based with some flexibility to work from home, subject to agreement with your line manager. To ensure children's safety, we will conduct full DBS checks.

We are offering:

• A starting salary of £31,537 (full-time) for 37 hours per week
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension schemes)
• A wide range of staff benefits, including a competitive annual leave provision
• Flexible working arrangements
• An extensive training package

Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities.

Facebook: NCC Jobs Group
LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs