Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Are you a Family Support Worker looking to join a progressive and forward-thinking authority? Or an experienced professional with a background in supporting children and their families?

Cheshire East Council is seeking to appoint Family Support Workers across our Children's Social Care teams. Join us in delivering our vision for children and their families: making Cheshire East a great place for young people to thrive. We aim to ensure all young people are well supported, safe from harm, have access to outstanding education, and are prepared for adulthood.

Organisation Details

• Organisation: Cheshire East Council
• Locations: Nantwich, Wilmslow, Congleton, Crewe, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Middlewich, Sandbach, Alsager, Holmes Chapel
• Job Category: Children and Young People Services
• Grade: CEC NJC - Grade 7
• Salary Range: £29,269 - £32,076 per annum
• Hours per week: 37
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 21/10/2024
• Reference Number: E2557

Additional Information

Cheshire East is a vibrant place to live and work. As one of the borough's largest employers, we offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to a positive workplace culture that promotes shared purpose, effective leadership, and valued teamwork to deliver excellent services to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for our workforce to reflect our diverse communities. As a Family Support Worker, you will collaborate with social workers and multi-agency partners to support children, young people, and their families, helping them achieve positive outcomes, navigate care experiences, maintain family connections, and assist with assessments.

Applicants should have a solid understanding of the challenges faced by children and families, a proven record of successful partnership and direct work, and excellent communication skills. Training on the Signs of Safety operational model will be provided.

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Disclosure of any relevant cautions, convictions, or warnings is required during the application process.

Please regularly check your email (including junk/spam folders) for updates regarding your application. If you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, consider reapplying. Please quote the job reference number in all correspondence.