Family Support Worker

About Us

North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

North Somerset's Children, Young People and Family Services are looking for a Family Support Worker who is a motivated and professional team member to support to develop and deliver services in North Somerset. Working alongside Social Workers, you will work intensively with vulnerable children and young people and their families to support and enabling positive change in a variety of ways.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Family Support & Safeguarding Team.

In this role, you will take the lead role for the family and work with them to ensure they have the skills to manage their difficulties.

The persistence and assertiveness of the key worker is critical to keeping families engaged and following agreed steps. Family Support workers also deliver direct support to children and parents to develop parenting and life skills, self-confidence, motivation and set family and individual goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010 and the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and Working Together to safeguard children.

• Build effective and purposeful relationships with parents, children and young people using a strength-based approach to help, motivate and encourage behaviour change that is underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Work in partnership with other agencies and social workers to assess and plan appropriate support, regularly reviewing family's interrelated strengths, resources, needs and risks using a Signs of Safety and a trauma informed approach.

• Provide community-based support and opportunities for children, young people and their families. Supporting children to live within their family wherever possible. Refer or signpost parents, to other services (generic and specialist) with consent where appropriate.

• Work as outlined in the plan for the child, young person or family (Early Help, Children in Need, Child Protection, Children Looked After, multi-agency panels) Agree with families and other agencies the aims and the purpose of your involvement, setting out, clear outcomes and improvements expected from the intervention

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of practical aspects of childcare, domestic routines, health and hygiene.
• Proven experience of working directly with children and families in difficult situations.
• Some experience of acting as a lead professional or key worker for a child or family.
• Experience of working with adults (group work with adults would be desirable).
• Experience of using IT systems (email, word processing & spreadsheet).

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff groups
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information:

For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Lewis, Team Manager on 07385 963928.

Important Information

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.