Family Support Worker – Children with Disabilities (Flexible 30h)

Herefordshire Council; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range included

Flexible working

Annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a committed Family Support Worker – Children with Disabilities to join our Children and Young People with Disabilities team in Herefordshire. The role involves caseload management, developing and reviewing family plans, and providing direct support to children and families.

The post offers a permanent contract, 30 hours per week, and a salary of £33,119 to £37,563 per year (pro rata for part‑time). We value flexible working and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 4 or above in health, education, or social care.
• Experienced, at least 12 months working with children and families.
• Confident working in complex environments with a flexible and solution‑focused approach.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children, young people, and families in Herefordshire.
• Confident in understanding the needs of individuals with disabilities, experienced or willing to train in alternative communication methods.
• Passionate about making a positive difference for children and young people with disabilities and their families through high‑quality, person‑centred support and assessment.
• Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision‑making to ensure each child’s needs are understood and met.
• Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, inclusion, and well‑being.
• Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex and sensitive situations, making sound professional judgments in the best interests of each child.
• Able to thrive in a supportive, fast‑paced team environment, contributing to a culture of empathy, learning, and continuous improvement in outcomes for children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Holding responsibility for a caseload of children and young people.
• Reviewing and developing family assessment and support plans to reflect each child’s needs, strengths and aspirations.
• Overseeing and reviewing short breaks packages to support children to access their community and the wider world.
• Working collaboratively with families and social workers to develop meaningful plans that help families achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide skilled direct work to children and families as part of their support plan.

Skills

Flexible and solution‑focused

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 4 or above in health, education or social care

Job description

Herefordshire Council is seeking a committed Family Support Worker – Children with Disabilities to join our Children and Young People with Disabilities team in Herefordshire. The role involves caseload management, developing and reviewing family plans, and providing direct support to children and families.

The post offers a permanent contract, 30 hours per week, and a salary of £33,119 to £37,563 per year (pro rata for part‑time). We value flexible working and ongoing professional development.