Family Support Worker

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to improving lives in the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with families and children under five, providing essential support through Family Support work. You'll collaborate with various agencies to ensure vulnerable families receive timely assistance, fostering their growth and well-being. The council values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have the relevant qualifications and experience, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to innovate and motivate within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in family support using a 'Think Family' approach.
• Confident in multi-agency working and supporting a small team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Family Support work and research-based practice within family homes.
• Working with agencies to support vulnerable children and families.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Family support

Trauma-informed practice

Motivation and innovation

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Early Years, Education, Health, or Social Services

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to our benefits.

At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have one overriding purpose: to improve people's lives. Find out more about our values at our values.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at equality and diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer; find out more at Disability Confident.

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

You will have a relevant professional qualification in Early Years, Education, Health, or Social Services, preferably educated to degree level or equivalent. You will have substantial experience of working in a family support context using a 'Think Family' approach. You will be confident and assertive in your multi-agency working and have experience of working at a senior level in supporting a small team.

We will prioritize the development of an awareness of trauma-informed and systemic working practice and aim to continue to develop and deliver excellent local services for families in a flexible and inclusive way. This will involve motivation and innovation as well as a good sense of humor. You will also need to be able to drive. We welcome people from black and ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and male workers who are currently underrepresented in this service.

Bright Start Children's Centre Services offers an exciting opportunity to deliver services for families and children under five living within Bath and North East Somerset. We are looking for a motivated person with experience of working in partnership with parents and Early Childhood Services (Health Visiting, Midwifery, and Early Years settings) and Voluntary Sector organizations.

About the Job:

The job involves working closely alongside children and their families through Family Support work, primarily delivering research-based practice within the family home. It involves working with a range of agencies to support vulnerable children and families access the right help, at the right time, by the right service, and as early as possible, so that they thrive and achieve the best outcomes possible. This is known as Early Help.