Family Support Worker – Early Years & Home Visits

Leicestershire County Council; Oadby and Wigston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a 0 to 5 Family Support Worker to work across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston for 12 months. You will deliver Bumps Babies & Beyond and Best Start Play & Learn, plus home-based support. An enhanced DBS with barred list is required.

Strong safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration are essential. You will engage families, support early years development, and contribute to inclusive services for all residents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (social care/health/childcare) or substantial direct family support experience.
• Experience in working with families facing parenting difficulties and safeguarding.
• Experience in multi-agency settings and collaborating across services.
• Experience identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions and groups.
• Knowledge of issues affecting families (domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, poverty, housing).
• Knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to engage children, parents and wider family networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our Bumps Babies & Beyond groups and Best Start Play & Learn sessions across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston.
• Carry out support work within the home as required by families.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive service for all residents and demonstrate commitments during selection.

Skills

Family support

Multi-agency working

Intervention delivery

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a 0 to 5 Family Support Worker to work across Blaby, Oadby & Wigston for 12 months. You will deliver Bumps Babies & Beyond and Best Start Play & Learn, plus home-based support. An enhanced DBS with barred list is required.

Strong safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration are essential. You will engage families, support early years development, and contribute to inclusive services for all residents.