Family support worker

Brackenberry; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Family Support Worker in Cardiff, UK. The role involves delivering support services to families of children in need, enhancing their parenting skills, and promoting the health of children aged 0-18. Key qualifications include GCSE level education and knowledge of child development. Candidates must be effective communicators who can work independently and hold a valid UK driving license. Competitive pay rate of £14.09 - £18.42 per hour is offered. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the 1989 Children Act and Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014.
• Ability to manage workload independently while adhering to quality standards.
• A full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flexible support services including direct work and family-based interventions.
• Participate in multi-agency assessments to identify children's needs.
• Maintain accurate ICT records and present at formal meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Child development knowledge

Work independently

First Aid Training

Education

GCSE level education or equivalent

Diploma in Health and Social Care or CACHE Level 3

Job description

Rate of Pay

£14.09 - £18.42 per hour

Summary

The Family Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering high-quality early intervention and prevention services. Working within the Interventions Hub, the goal is to provide tiered support that enables parents of children "in need" to build their parenting capacity, promoting the health and development of children aged 0–18. This proactive approach aims to improve the life chances of young people and, where possible, prevent the need for further statutory social work intervention.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of flexible support services, including direct work, group work, and family-based interventions
• Contribute to core assessments and participate in multi-agency approaches to identify childrens strengths, needs, and potential risks
• Work inclusively with case management teams and external agencies to plan, record, and review individual service plans for children
• Maintain accurate ICT records and reports; attend formal meetings (such as Child In Need Reviews and Court Proceedings) to present evidence.
• Assist with supervised contact between children and parents, transport families in a County or personal vehicle, and participate in duty rotas
• Adhere strictly to the Councils Corporate Safeguarding Policy and report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children or adults at risk.

Qualifications

• Education at GCSE level or equivalent
• Possession of a First Aid Training Certificate is considered an advantage.
• Diploma in Health and Social Care or a CACHE Level 3 qualification (desirable).

Essentials

• Understanding of the 1989 Children Act and the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of child development and parenting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with service users, managers, and other professional agencies.
• Ability to manage a workload independently and work unsupervised while adhering to quality standards.
• A full UK driving license.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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