Family Support Worker - Flexible Hours, Herefordshire

Hoople Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days pro rata

Flexible working options (job-sharing,

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Children with Disabilities service. The role involves working with social workers and other family support staff to support children, young people and families across our 0–25 service in Herefordshire.

You will hold a caseload, review family plans, oversee short breaks, and collaborate to create meaningful plans that promote independence and positive outcomes for children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 4 or above in health, education, or social care.
• Experienced, at least 12 months working with children and families.
• Confident 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 and willing to train in alternative communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children and young people.
• Review and develop family assessment and support plans reflecting each child’s needs, strengths, and aspirations.
• Oversee and review short breaks packages to support children in accessing their community and wider world.
• Work collaboratively with families and social workers to develop meaningful plans for positive outcomes.
• Provide skilled direct work to children and families as part of their support plan.

Skills

Flexible working

Solution‑focused

Disability awareness

Inclusion mindset

Education

Level 4 qualification in health/education/social care

Job description

Herefordshire Council is seeking a Family Support Worker for the Children with Disabilities service. The role involves working with social workers and other family support staff to support children, young people and families across our 0–25 service in Herefordshire.

You will hold a caseload, review family plans, oversee short breaks, and collaborate to create meaningful plans that promote independence and positive outcomes for children with disabilities.