Family Support Worker

Aspire Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Foundation in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Family Support Worker to join the Targeted Family Support Team. The role is full‑time, with part‑time considered for the right candidate, to deliver high‑quality support for families with children aged 0–11 across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.

You will work with Gloucestershire County and District Councils, independent agencies and the voluntary sector to implement countywide Early Help, coordinating services and driving positive outcomes

Qualifications

• NVQ 4+ in Childcare, Education or Health & Social Care (or equivalent) held.
• Willingness to undertake training and progress to Level 4 as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted family support programmes to improve parenting and child functioning.
• Coordinate partnerships and services to meet the needs of families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams and local agencies to implement Early Help offers.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Education

NVQ 4+ in Childcare/Education/Health & Social Care

NVQ 3 with willingness to Level 4

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Family Support Worker to join our professional and dedicated Targeted Family Support Team. We are looking for a full‑time applicant, but part‑time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

To make a vital contribution to the direct delivery of a high‑quality targeted family support service for families with children aged 0 – 11 years old across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury localities.

Working as part of a team to deliver programmes of intervention to improve parenting, resolve issues and improve functioning in families. Participating in a multi‑disciplinary approach to working with families and co‑ordinate partnerships and services to meet the needs of families.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside Gloucestershire County and District Councils teams, Independent Agencies, local partnerships and the voluntary sector to support and implement the countywide Early Help offer.

The successful candidate will preferably have an NVQ 4 or above in Childcare, Education or Health & Social Care or an NVQ 3, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4. You will also demonstrate a willingness to undertake other training appropriate to the role.

The post holder will be required to work at any of the Children and Family Centres operated by the Aspire Foundation across the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area.

Salary & Benefits

Grade/Salary: Grade 7/£34,137.00 pa

Location

Aspire Foundation

Gardners Lane

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 9JW

Job Description

Interviews will take place w/c Monday 25th August 2026