Family Support Worker - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £24,054 to 32,020 per annum (Grade FG)
Location:
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
21/08/2023 at 23:59
Reference:
V5291

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council as a Family Support Worker and work towards improving outcomes for the most vulnerable in our community.

The Role:

As a Family Support Worker, you will provide vital support to families in need, working closely with them to overcome challenges and achieve positive change.

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will:

Build trusting relationships with families and help them develop their skills and resilience.
Offer practical assistance and guidance in accessing community resources and support services.
Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to coordinate multiagency support plans.
Contribute to assessments and reviews, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Skills and Attributes:

A relevant qualification and experience in working with vulnerable families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
The capacity to work effectively under pressure, managing a complex caseload and prioritizing tasks.
A sensitive and nonjudgmental approach, treating families with empathy and respect.
A commitment to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Why Choose West Berkshire Council?

At West Berkshire Council, we value our employees and offer an array of benefits to ensure a fulfilling and rewarding work environment.

Some of the benefits we offer include:
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

If you are eager to contribute towards providing highquality services to children and families, West Berkshire Council is the place to be.

To learn more about the role, please call Finnuala Buttimer for an informal discussion on

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year.

Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.