Family Support Worker - Children's - Wakefield

Reed; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider is seeking a Children and Family Worker in Wakefield to work directly with families, delivering interventions and safeguarding support. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working with families in difficulty and an NVQ Level 3 qualification. This role involves maintaining accurate records and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Suitable candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work.

Benefits

Eligibility for essential car user allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with children/families in difficulty.
• Outreach or one-to-one work with parents/carers.
• Experience delivering group parenting programmes.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to support safe care within the family.
• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Report safeguarding concerns to social workers/managers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Sensitivity in dealing with families in crisis

Ability to build effective relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Children and Family Worker

Location: Featherstone Town Hall - Wakfield

Pay: £15.43

Reporting to: Team Manager – Intensive Support Team

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to support safe care within the family.
• Deliver individual and group interventions.
• Provide observations and recommendations to support assessments.
• Report safeguarding concerns to social workers/managers.
• Support families in building positive relationships and social confidence.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
• Promote high-quality services and personal development.
• Comply with health & safety, data protection, and council policies.

Knowledge Requirements

Essential:

• Child development and needs (physical/emotional).
• Barriers to learning and development.
• Family stress and its impact.
• Safeguarding awareness and procedures.

Desirable:

• Childcare law knowledge.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management and flexibility.
• Sensitivity in dealing with families in crisis.
• Ability to build effective relationships with families and professionals.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years working with children/families in difficulty.
• Outreach or one-to-one work with parents/carers.
• Experience delivering group parenting programmes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working Conditions

• May include work outside normal office hours.
• Eligible for essential car user allowance.
• Must comply with Council’s Smoking Policy.