Family Help Worker
Band 6 | Prudhoe Family Hub
Help children, young people and families build brighter futures.
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Family Help Worker to join our Family Help Service based at Prudhoe Family Hub.
Working with children, young people and families aged 0-19 (up to 25 for young people with SEND), you'll provide early help and targeted support using a strengths-based, whole-family approach. You'll work alongside families to identify strengths, reduce risks and achieve positive, lasting change.
Based in Prudhoe, you'll support families across the Prudhoe and Ponteland areas and, where required, other parts of Northumberland.
What you'll do
- Undertake whole-family assessments and develop support plans.
- Deliver targeted interventions with children, young people and families.
- Ensure children's voices are central to assessment and planning.
- Manage a caseload and coordinate multi-agency support.
- Lead Team Around the Family meetings and review progress.
- Support families facing challenges such as mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, substance misuse, poverty and multiple disadvantage.
- Work closely with schools, health services, social care and partner organisations to improve outcomes.
About you
You'll have experience working directly with children, young people and families, along with a good understanding of safeguarding and child development.
You'll be skilled at building positive relationships, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with professionals to support families effectively.
Essential requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Family Support, Children's Services or a related subject (or equivalent experience).
- Experience of assessment, planning and intervention work.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families across Northumberland while being part of a supportive team committed to early help and prevention.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.
This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
- British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
- For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial
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Family Help Worker in Hexham employer: North East Combined Authority
Northumberland County Council is an excellent employer for those seeking flexible and meaningful work opportunities within the community. As part of the Staff Bank, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and offers training to enhance your skills, all while contributing to the maintenance of local housing. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to equal opportunities, this role provides a unique chance to make a positive impact in the Blyth area.
Contact Details:
North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
