Family Intervention Worker

Cheshire West and Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking Family Intervention Workers to join a high-performing team focused on delivering support to vulnerable children and families in Chester. The role involves assessing needs and providing interventions for families with complex situations. Candidates must meet specific qualifications and have a passion for making a difference. The position offers competitive benefits including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discounts on high street shopping and supermarkets

Gym memberships

Holiday allowance starting at 26 days

Excellent pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-19 and their families with complex needs.
• Ability to deliver interventions using the Team Around the Family process.
• Essential elements of the personal specification must be met before applying.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of children and families.
• Deliver interventions to support families.
• Work toward achieving sustained outcomes for families.

Skills

Experience with children, young people, and families

Multi-agency working

Team collaboration

Job description

Do you have experience working with children, young people, and families? Are you looking for a new challenge and eager to make a difference to vulnerable children, young people, and families? Do you have experience in multi-agency working? Would you enjoy working with an integrated and motivated team?

Cheshire West and Chester Council's Family Help and Support service delivers high-quality services for local children and their families, ensuring the right support is provided at the right time.

This vacancy offers an opportunity to join a high-performing team focused on achieving the best outcomes for families, children, and young people.

Family intervention workers play a key role in assessing the needs of children aged 0-19 and their families with complex needs. They deliver interventions using the Team Around the Family process, working towards sustained outcomes for families.

The attached job description provides more details about the role.

Please ensure you meet the essential elements of the personal specification before applying.

The vacancy is for 18.50 hours per week, located in the Chester District, and closes on 21^st September 2025.

Please note this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For more information, please contact:

Jane Wafer [e-mail] and Catherine Banham [e-mail]

Join us in an authority renowned for its excellent reputation, great working culture, and inclusivity. We value our workforce highly, prioritizing wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Discounts on high street shopping and supermarkets
• Gym memberships
• Holidays and days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Medical treatment cashback via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (fully maintained and insured car for 3 years with salary sacrifice)
• Cycle scheme (save up to £320 on a new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service to 31 days
• Excellent pension scheme with 22.3% employer contributions
• Opportunities for career development
• Recognition rewards such as extra leave and vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support