Family Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council seeks a dedicated Family Worker to support families through early interventions for children and their carers. This temporary position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a multi-agency environment, ideal for a passionate practitioner focused on family support.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g., A-Levels).
• Substantial experience working with children and young people.
• Proven experience working with families, parents, and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and interventions to families.
• Lead safe group activities within children's centre.
• Develop and monitor support plans and assessments.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Working with families

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding procedures

Assessment and planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Family Worker
Location: Reading
Contract: Initial 3-Month Temporary Assignment
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella) (£15 PAYE an hour)

About the Role Reading Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Family Worker to join our Family Help team on an initial 3-month assignment. You will play a key role in supporting families and delivering effective early help interventions, with a focus on achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children and their carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and interventions to a caseload of families with varying levels of need
  
  
• Lead inclusive and safe group activities within the children’s centre programme
  
  
• Develop, monitor and review support plans and family assessments
  
  
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency setting to ensure coordinated care and safeguarding
  
  
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all work undertaken
  
  

Requirements

• A good general education (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, e.g., A-Levels)
  
  
• Substantial experience working with children and young people across various settings
  
  
• Proven experience working with families, parents, and carers
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in multi-agency collaborative work
  
  
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and experience supporting families with complex needs
  
  
• Ability to complete thorough assessments, plans, and reviews to promote child and family welfare
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner passionate about early intervention and family support to make a real difference in the community.

To Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are available for an immediate start, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated and supportive team making a positive impact in Reading.