Family Support Worker - Locality Specialism at Nottingham City Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

34359.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Locality Specialism, One to One Work, Drop-in Sessions, Group Facilitation, Multi-Agency Working, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Evidence-Based Interventions, Parenting Support, Behaviour Management, Child Development, SEND Knowledge, Assessment, Support Planning, Action Planning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Hinckley Children & Family Centre, Granville Road, Hinckley, LE10 OPP Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 Hrs ( fixed maternity Cover 9 months) &18.5 Hrs ( permanent ) Contract Type: Permanent & Fixed term for (maternity Cover 9 Months) Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): 31st March 2026 About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, as a Family Support Worker with a Locality Specialism. There is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave (9 months), and a permanent part time position available. We work across the Northwest Leicestershire area and work alongside other agencies such as health, schools, social care and community organisations to support children and their families. You will support them doing one to one work in the home or may see them running drop-in sessions or groups within our Family Hubs, come and join our team and help improve outcomes for our Children and their Families. An enhanced DBS with barred list check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, e.g. social care, health or childcare, OR substantial experience in providing direct support to families that clearly demonstrates the experience, skills, competencies and knowledge outlined below Experience of identifying and delivering appropriate evidence-based interventions, groups and clinics. Experience of working with families experiencing difficulties in parenting or behaviour management Knowledge of child development, Early Years Foundation Stage and SEND. Knowledge and awareness of issues which may have an impact on the lives of families such as domestic violence and abuse, mental health difficulties, substance misuse, poverty, housing Experience of carrying out assessments, support planning, formulating action plans and reporting outcomes An understanding of the impact of discrimination on the lives of those from minority ethnic communities and others that experience social exclusion, and an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds Proven ability to recognise Child Protection issues and Safeguarding practice Experience of working in a multi-agency environment. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Rob Cotterill - Team Leader H&B Telephone: 01163051324 Email: robert.cotterill2@leics.gov.uk Or Susan Robson - Team Leader Telephone: 0116 3057920 Email: Susan.Robson@leics.gov.uk How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting children and their families through one-to-one work in the home or by running drop-in sessions and groups within Family Hubs across the Northwest Leicestershire area. This support is provided in collaboration with various agencies such as health, schools, social care, and community organizations to improve outcomes for families.