Family Visitor

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 38.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards discounts

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Generous annual leave (27–32 days)

Descripción de la vacante

Derby City Council is seeking a Part Time Family Visitor to provide practical support and guidance to families with young children within the locality. The role involves delivering outreach casework and group activities, working with partners to ensure high-quality early help services across the city.

The successful applicant will have at least 2 years of direct work with children and families in a multi‑agency setting, with NVQ 3 in Childcare or related field.

Formación

• At least 2 years' experience of direct work with children, young people and families in a multi‑agency setting.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, creation, implementation and evaluation of service plans.
• Experience working with parents and carers in partnership settings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical support and guidance to young children and their families using a strength-based approach.
• Deliver casework (outreach) and group-based activities.
• Collaborate with a range of practitioners to deliver high-quality early help services.

Conocimientos

Direct work with children

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment planning

Educación

NVQ 3 in Childcare or Caring for Children and Young People

Descripción del empleo

Salary: Grade G, £34,237 - £37,563 a year

Location: Locality 2

Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Weekdays

Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term for 1 year

DBS Requirement: Yes

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

Opportunity

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed individual to work within a highly motivated locality Early Help team as a Family Visitor. Family Hubs are at the heart of Derby City Council's Early Intervention Strategy and provide support and services to young children and families.

What you'll be doing

We have the following vacancy:

• 1 Part Time Family Visitor to provide practical support, advice and guidance through a strength-based approach to young children and their families within the locality and city. The role requires you to deliver both case casework (outreach) and group-based activities.

This exciting position requires the individual to work with a range of practitioners across the partnership who are responsible for providing high‑quality early help services to children and young people 0‑19 years and their families.

About you

• At least 2 years' experience of direct work with children, young people and families, working in a multi‑agency setting in partnership with parents and carers
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in either Childcare or Caring for Children and Young People
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, creation, implementation and evaluation of service plans for children, young people and families.

The successful applicant will display a creative, patient, caring, passionate and motivated approach to young people and their families to create positive outcomes.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
• We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [e-mail].

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.