Family Support Worker - Baby in Mind

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bridgend is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Baby in Mind service. This role involves supporting families with unborn and post-birth babies at risk of entering care. Candidates must understand antenatal and post-natal support and be flexible in working hours, including weekends and evenings. An Enhanced DBS check and the ability to converse in Welsh are necessary.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Valid driving license is required.
• Ability to greet customers in Welsh.
• Flexible working hours including early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable families and unborn/post-birth babies.
• Develop evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-agency services.

Skills

Ability to work in high-pressure situations

Antenatal and post-natal support understanding

Flexible and responsive approach

Job description

Family Support Worker – Baby in Mind

Job description

37 hours per week

The local authority is committed to drawing on the growing evidence base to developing innovative services which work effectively with families who suffer from multiple symptoms of social exclusion and subsequently depend significantly on a wide range of public services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a co‑located multi‑agency service called Baby in Mind. We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join our team who has a ‘can‑do’ approach and is committed to the delivery and development of evidence‑based methods of intervention. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for babies at risk of becoming looked after by the local authority.

The role involves working intensively with unborn and post‑birth babies and their families where they are at risk of coming into the care system. Candidates will need to be flexible, responsive and calm in high‑pressure, emotive situations and have a good understanding of antenatal and post‑natal support.

The role will require the successful candidate to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence‑based practice with babies and their families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Requirements

• An Enhanced with Children’s Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
• Weekend working is a requirement of this post.
• The role involves early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Closing Dates

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Shortlisting Date: 27 November 2025

Interview Date: 4 December 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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