Family Support Worker

Surrey County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A partnership organization is seeking a Family Support Worker in Guildford. The role involves delivering family resilience and safeguarding services, working closely with families, and requires a Level 3 qualification in education, health, or social care. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Great resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Positive, flexible, responsible with a passion for working with families.
• Able to work in partnership with parents to reduce inequalities in children's outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide family resilience and safeguarding services for children 0-18 years.
• Work in partnership with parents and manage a busy workload.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Responsibility

Motivation

Education

Level 3 qualification in education, health and/or social care

Job description

• Category: Care - Children and Young People
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 12 May 2025
• Directorate: Partnership

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £32,512 to £34,654 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

Rewards and Benefits

• The opportunity to develop your skills through a thorough supervision programme.
• A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors
• Great resources and facilities in and outside
• Excellent professional development opportunities in our new family centre
• The chance to work with families and children who are fantastic to be with.

About the Organisation

Families First Guildford delivers a joined-up offer of family resilience and safeguarding services for families with children 0 – 18 years (up to 25 years to support those with additional needs), based on a clear understanding of local needs across a district & borough.

We work across the borough of Guildford with our main site at Guildford Nursery School, Hazel Avenue.

About the Role

Families First Guildford is looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team as soon as possible.

The post is full time for 52 weeks a year and permanent.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Level 3 qualified in education, health and/or social care
• Positive, flexible, responsible and with a passion for working with families
• Keen to make a real impact within and beyond their own team
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work in partnership with parents and carers to reduce inequalities in children's outcomes
• Highly motivated and able to prioritise and manage a busy workload.

A full driving licence and use of a car is required.

The role would suit Home School Link Workers, Social Workers and qualified Family Support Assistants looking to develop into the role of a Family Support Worker.

Additional information

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Visits to the centre are welcomed for all serious candidates. To make an appointment please call Charlotte Bate, Service Manager Families for First Guildford on 07305 057372.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The close date for this advert is 19.05.2025 with assessments taking place 3-5 June 2025 and Interviews will be held on 19 June 2025.