Lead Family Support Worker - Bright Start Children's Centres

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a dedicated Family Support Practitioner to enhance the lives of children and families in the community. This role involves leading initiatives to support early childhood development and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and experience working with vulnerable families. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact and enjoy a range of benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced DBS Check

Professional Development Opportunities

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from complex families.
• Skills in project management and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years.
• Lead on the delivery of Home Learning across services.
• Work with families on Child Protection or Child in Need plans.

Skills

Project Management

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Family Support

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification in Social Work or Childcare

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Bright Start Children’s Centre Services within Bath and North East Somerset are looking for a highly-committed Family Support Practitioner Level IV (Lead Family Support Worker) to cover a year’s maternity leave. They must be experienced in the delivery of project management to join our highly motivated and professional team.

About The Role:

This post sits within the ‘Early Help’ portfolio and working with other leads and Children’s Centre Co-ordinators, is responsible for:

• Ensuring the quality of learning opportunities for children aged 0-5 years who are accessing Children’s Centre services
• Leading on the delivery of Flying Start - Home Learning across Bright Start Children’s Centre Services
• The link person for the Early Years settings across Bath & North East Somerset
• Deputise for the Children’s Centre Coordinator in her absence
• Support the Childcare Practitioner ll (Early Years Practitioner)
• Support with Safeguarding decisions in the absence of the Coordinator
• Support the delivery of the Early Help triage
• Ensuring the health & safety of service users in Keynsham & Chew Valley Children & Family Centre. In the absence of a Coordinator
• Work with Families through Family Support. These families may be on a Child Protection or Child in need plan
• Work in partnership with other agencies to provide consistent support and positive outcomes for Children

Based in Keynsham Children & Family Centre, the successful applicant will be required to work with all agencies offering ‘early childhood’ services across Bath and North East Somerset.

About You:

You will have previous experience in working with children from complex families, project management, as well as in the support and supervision of staff (1:1). Furthermore, you will have the drive and passion to support the ongoing growth of this service.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Please contact Linda Barnes, Children’s Centre Coordinator on 07980 998909 or email [e-mail] or Claire Woolcock, Children’s Centre Coordinator SEND on 07530 263467 or email [e-mail]

Interview date: TBC

No agencies please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.