Family Worker

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council in Peterborough is seeking a Family Worker to support families and young people aged 0-19 across home, school and community settings.

You will help establish routines, manage behaviours, address age-related needs and advocate for family members to access the right services. A proactive and adaptable approach is essential to improve outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families is essential.
• Understanding of the Early Help Assessment framework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with families and young people aged 0-19 in the home, schools and community.
• Help establish routines and boundaries within the family home.
• Assist with managing challenging behaviours and age-related needs.
• Advocate for the family or young person to access appropriate support.

Skills

Proactive

Adaptable

Child & family experience

Early Help framework

Job description

All about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Targeted Support Service previously known as Early Help within Children's Services for a Family Worker.

The role will be to work directly with families and young people aged 0-19 years in the family home, schools and community.

This is a varied role working with families to meet various outcomes. This may include helping to get routines and boundaries in place, managing challenging behaviours, understanding age related needs, improving communication between people in the home and acting as a advocate for the family or young person.

We are seeking someone who is eager to be part of a service that is dedicated to providing the best outcomes for children, young people and families in Peterborough. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic team who support families who require a level of targeted support.

All about you

The successful candidate will have:

• A proactive and adaptable approach
• A passion for ensuring that Children and Families receive a positive and timely first experience of our service
• Experience of working with children and families
• Understand the Early Help Assessment framework

You MUST have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

Interview will take place 3rd and 4th December at Sand Martin House

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.