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Job Title: Family Support Worker

Salary: Scale 6 : £30,559 - £34,999 per annum

37 Hours per Week

Location: Wildwood

Team: Worcester/Malvern Families First

Permanent

The Role:

Children's Services are building on the positive outcomes achieved through multi-disciplinary working with children, young people and their families. The new Social Care Reforms recognises that families benefit from a multi-disciplinary evidence-based interventions that are well co-ordinated with evidenced based outcomes. Preventative work is at the earliest opportunity that  will support families to manage the challenges they face positively and get the help and support they need to  prevent escalation to  vulnerability and risk and into child protection and care.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for the skills and experience we are seeking for this role.

For further information please contact: Simba Chigwedere on the following address: [email protected]

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!

Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 7th October 2026

Attached documents

JDPS WCF template - Family Support Worker 2023 - 26 - 7 - 23.docx