Family Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Larkhill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is hiring a Family Support Worker to join the Worcester/Malvern Families First team. The role is 37 hours per week, permanent, at Salary Scale 6 (£30,559 - £34,999 per annum).

The post supports children, young people and families through multi-disciplinary, evidence-based approaches with a focus on early preventative work. Training and development are available, with hybrid working where possible.

Qualifications

• Please see the attached job description and person specification for the skills and experience we are seeking for this role.

Responsibilities

• Role focuses on multi-disciplinary, evidence-based interventions with children, young people and families.

Job description

Job Title: Family Support Worker
Salary: Scale 6 : £30,559 - £34,999 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood
Team: Worcester/Malvern Families First
Permanent

The Role:

Children's Services are building on the positive outcomes achieved through multi-disciplinary working with children, young people and their families. The new Social Care Reforms recognises that families benefit from a multi-disciplinary evidence-based interventions that are well co-ordinated with evidenced based outcomes. Preventative work is at the earliest opportunity that will support families to manage the challenges they face positively and get the help and support they need to prevent escalation to vulnerability and risk and into child protection and care.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for the skills and experience we are seeking for this role.

For further information please contact: Simba Chigwedere on the following address: [e-mail]

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
• Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 7th October 2026

Attached documents

JDPS WCF template - Family Support Worker 2023 - 26 - 7 - 23.docx