Family Support Worker - 0-5

East Midlands Shared Services; Wigston; On-site; GBP 1,300 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a 0 to 5 Family Support Worker for a 12‑month term across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston. You will run Bumps Babies & Beyond groups, support Play & Learn sessions, and perform home visits to assist families with young children.

A DBS check is required and there is a commitment to safeguarding. The role requires a Level 3 qualification or strong relevant experience, plus multi‑agency collaboration and knowledge of child development.

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding and child protection in family support contexts.
• Ability to work in multi‑agency environments and coordinate with partners.
• Knowledge of Early Years development and family support interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Bumps Babies & Beyond groups and Best Start Play & Learn sessions.
• Carry out home-based support for families with young children.
• Work across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston as part of a 12‑month role.

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Substantial experience delivering direct family support

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Wigston Magna and Huncote Family Hubs, Bassett Street, LE18 4PE

Salary: £33,129- £35,493 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term end March 2029

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a 0 to 5 Family Support Worker to join our team working across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston, for the next 12 months.

You will have a passion for supporting early years children and their families. You will deliver our Bumps Babies & Beyond groups, along with our Best Start Play & Learn sessions and carry out support work within the home.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, e.g. social care, health or childcare, OR substantial experience in providing direct support to families that clearly demonstrates the experience, skills, competencies, and knowledge outlined below and Role specific – Children’s Play-worker (5- 11s) - Level 1 or Level 2 Theraplay training, or willingness to undertake such training.
• Experience of working with families experiencing difficulties in parenting or behaviour management and the ability to recognise Child Protection issues and Safeguarding practice
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
• Experience of identifying and delivering appropriate evidence-based interventions & groups
• Knowledge and awareness of issues which may have an impact on the lives of families such as domestic abuse, mental health difficulties, substance misuse, poverty, housing
• Knowledge of child development and Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ability to engage children, parents and wider family and support networks

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Robert Cotterill Interim Team and Partnership Manager

Email: [e-mail]

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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