Support Worker (Supporting Change Team) - SYS-2651

TN United Kingdom; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Support Worker for the Supporting Change team in Ebbw Vale. This role involves working with families at risk, delivering assessments, and providing tailored support to ensure children's safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in social care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• At least Level 1 and 2 Safeguarding training.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver family assessments and support plans.
• Provide parenting support programmes.
• Work with families at risk of requiring accommodation.

Skills

Child development

Safeguarding training

Family support

Assessment and intervention

Education

Level 3 qualification in Social Care, Health, Education, Early Years, Youth Work, or Play Work

Job description

Support Worker (Supporting Change Team) - SYS-2651, Ebbw Vale

Client:

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Location:

Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

94ea06d8808a

Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

As a Support Worker within the Supporting Change team, you will be a multi-skilled professional working with parents, children, and young people at significant risk of requiring accommodation by the local authority or who, without intervention, cannot be rehabilitated back to their family.

You will work as part of a team to deliver the Supporting Change Team programme, undertake family assessments, and provide support to families through care and support plans. You will deliver parenting support programmes and bespoke packages to help families become confident, nurturing, resilient, and safe.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• A relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Social Care, Health, Education, Early Years, Youth Work, or Play Work
• Proven experience working with children, young people, and families
• Experience in assessments and interventions
• At least Level 1 and 2 Safeguarding training, with knowledge of child protection procedures, information sharing, and intervention tiers
• Experience working with 'hard to reach' families

Required knowledge includes understanding of child development and familiarity with legislation, guidance, and standards related to support services for children, young people, and families.

Thorough pre-employment screening is part of the recruitment process. The post holder must complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Applications in Welsh are welcome; please complete the application in Welsh.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees, please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.