Family Support Worker -Social Care Non-Qualified

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services provider in Barry is looking for a Family Support Worker to provide high-quality support to children and families. You will work closely with families and professionals to implement support plans and facilitate multi-agency meetings. Strong communication and motivational skills are essential. This full-time position offers a hybrid working pattern. Salary ranges from £13.17 to £16.72 per hour depending on the employment type.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care or support setting.
• Ability to facilitate multi-agency meetings and manage support plans.
• Awareness of safeguarding policies and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a consistent, high-quality service to children, young people, parents, and carers.
• Work in partnership with families and professionals.
• Promote and represent the TAF Service positively with partner agencies.
• Conduct assessments of need and risk to inform support planning.
• Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Implement support plans and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Motivational skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Family Support Worker -Social Care Non-Qualified

Employer:

Neway International Ltd

Location:

Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan

Pay:

£13.17 to £16.72 per hour, PAYE: £13.17 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £16.72 per hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/12/2025

About this job

Job Advert: TAF Worker

• Social Care Non-Qualified Order Number: OR16821 Customer: Vale of Glamorgan Council H Start Date: 01 December 2025 Duration: 18 Weeks Hours per Week: 37 Location: 7 Skomer Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 9DA, United Kingdom Pay Rates PAYE: £13.17 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £16.72 per hour Job Description We are seeking a dedicated TAF Worker to join the Families First team within Vale of Glamorgan Council.

This role provides direct support to children, young people, and their families/carers, ensuring services are delivered in line with national standards, guidance, and legislation.

Key Responsibilities Provide a consistent, high-quality service to children, young people, parents, and carers referred to the Families First TAF Service.

Work in partnership with families and professionals both internally and externally.

Promote and represent the TAF Service positively with partner agencies.

Undertake assessments of need and risk to inform support planning.

Facilitate and chair multi-agency meetings and reviews, ensuring support plans are agreed, implemented, and monitored.

Implement support plans, including ongoing assessment, planning, monitoring, and review.

Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families under supervision.

Use motivational techniques to encourage families to engage with support and strengthen relationships.

Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with council policies.

Maintain accurate case records electronically and in files.

Provide information for the Early Help Manager and Management Board as required.

Participate in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development.

Contribute to the development of the Annual Service Plan and assist in meeting performance targets.

• Candidate Requirements Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care or support setting.

Strong communication, motivational, and organisational skills.

Ability to facilitate multi-agency meetings and manage support plans.

Awareness of safeguarding policies and relevant legislation.

Registration with Social Care Wales is not essential.

Working Pattern Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid working: 4 days office-based, 1 day working from home Monday to Friday, flexible hours in line with service needs This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families across the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting them to overcome challenges and build stronger futures.

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