Family Hub Worker

Cheshire West and Chester; Northwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi leave

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Pension scheme

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Family Hub team is hiring a dedicated worker to support families in the Northwich and Winsford area. This full-time role focuses on strengths-based, trauma-informed practice to help children and young people thrive.

You will work within a close, supportive team, manage a varied caseload, and deliver group work with parents and carers, contributing to early help and whole-family outcomes across Cheshire West and Chester.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children, young people and families.
• Understanding trauma-informed principles and systemic approaches.
• Ability to lead group work with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support to children and families within Best Start for Life teams.
• Apply strengths-based practice and collaborate with services.
• Manage a varied caseload and contribute to service planning.

Skills

Child & family support

Trauma-informed practice

Group work delivery

Caseload management

Job description

We’re looking for Family Hub workers to join ourBest Start for Life Early Help Teamsacross Cheshire West and Chester.

If you enjoy working directly with families, like being part of a close, supportive team, and want the chance to make a real difference early on, this could be the role for you.

We have1 full-time post in Winsford available.

About the Role

You will ensure that children and young people remain at the heart of all practice by delivering support through a strengths-based, relational approach. This should be informed by trauma-aware principles and viewed through a systemic lens in alignment with ‘Our Way of Working’ principles

You’ll be someone who:

• Has experience working directly with children, young people and families
• Is confident having honest, respectful conversations
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with different services
• Understands how early help and whole‑family working makes a difference
• Is practical, reflective and team‑focused
• Be confident in delivering group work with parents, carers and their families

Roles are available across Northwich and Winsford. We’ll talk with you during the process about preferences and what works best for you and the service.

Above all, we’re looking for people who are approachable, committed and genuinely care about children and their families.

Why Work With Us?

• We want to do our best every time, for every child and with every family.
• Competitive salary and working rewards
• Up to 16 days’ flexi leave per year, in addition to annual leave
• Regular supervision and chances to reflect on practice
• We are proud to have a strong learning culture
• A supportive team culture where staff look out for each other
• Training and development to help you grow in your role
• Local government benefits, including pension and generous annual leave

For an informal conversation regarding these opportunities contact

Sarah Latham0151 337 6470 [e-mail] or Claire Woods 01244 255792 [e-mail]