Family Wellbeing Worker (E Years, Vulnerable Learners & Families team) - 03469

West Berkshire Council; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families and children? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and motivated Family Wellbeing Worker to join our Central Family Hub Team, providing essential support to families in the West Berkshire area.

The Role
Responsibilities
As a Family Wellbeing Worker, you will be part of a dynamic team working to deliver the best start in life for children and to support families to achieve the changes they want to make. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering effective family support interventions, working directly with children, parents, and carers.
• Conducting assessments of individual and family needs, identifying areas of support and implementing appropriate support plans.
• Providing guidance and practical assistance to families, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure holistic support is provided to families.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience working in a family support role, with a good understanding of the challenges faced by families.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks related to child welfare and family support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to identify needs and implement appropriate support strategies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise tasks.
• Empathy, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach when working with families.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 08.00-21.00
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

In addition to the above benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive difference in the community.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Sharon Pearce on 01635 503990 or email [e-mail].

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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.