Family Support Worker

Gloucestershire County Council; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Stroud is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide targeted support to children and their families. The role includes undertaking assessments, building strong relationships with families, and engaging parents through innovative strategies. Applicants should have experience with multi-agency assessments and the ability to work flexible hours. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, along with a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families is essential.
• Full driving license and access to a car are required.
• Evenings and weekend work may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and coordinate interventions.
• Build supportive relationships with families.
• Engage parents with innovative strategies.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people, families, and communities

Experience with multi-agency assessments and plans

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Working as a Family Support Worker is an exciting, rewarding role that delivers targeted support to vulnerable children and their families. The aim is to achieve better outcomes, reduce the need for higher level support, and minimise long‑term demand for services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and coordinate and deliver interventions using a solution‑focused approach.
• Build supportive and empowering relationships with families.
• Engage parents through creative and innovative strategies in line with partner agencies and organisations.
• Deliver the best possible service to children and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, families, and communities.
• Experience with multi‑agency assessments and plans is essential.
• Full driving licence and access to a car are required.
• Will be able to work some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Between £33,143 and £36,363 per annum subject to experience.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities and hybrid working arrangements available.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after five years continuous service.
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year.
• Family friendly policies and benefits to support you and your family.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• In‑house Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network.
• Career development and qualification opportunities.
• Access to our Social Work Academy.
• Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&c apply).

EEO and Legal

This role is an inclusive, supportive working environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Under the Immigration Act 2016, anyone appointed to this customer‑facing role must demonstrate the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Performance

The Children’s Services have been judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements in the June 2025 inspection. We remain focused on ensuring every child and young person in Gloucestershire has the opportunity to thrive.