Family Support Worker – Interventions Hub and Support for Families Team

Job Description

Job Title: Family Support Worker – Interventions Hub and Support for Families Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Cardiff, UK
Salary: £14.59 Per Hour
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join the Interventions Hub and Support for Families Team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children, young people, and their families, delivering early intervention and prevention services that promote positive outcomes and help prevent family breakdown.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide practical and tailored support to families, helping to strengthen parenting capacity while promoting the health, development, and wellbeing of children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

Meaningful Early Intervention: Play a vital role in delivering support that helps families access the right services at the right time.

Supportive Team Environment: Join an experienced and collaborative team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

Varied Community-Based Work: Deliver support within family homes, community settings, and other appropriate locations, providing flexible and responsive services.

Professional Development: Develop your skills while working alongside experienced professionals within Children’s Services.

What You Will Do

Family Support: Deliver practical, strengths-based support to children, young people, and families, promoting positive parenting and improving outcomes.

Early Intervention: Work with families identified as requiring additional support to prevent escalation of need and promote long-term wellbeing.

Direct Work: Deliver individual, family, and group-based interventions tailored to the needs of children and their families.

Partnership Working: Collaborate with social workers, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective support.

Assessment Support: Contribute to assessments and support planning by identifying family strengths, needs, and appropriate interventions.

Case Management: Manage an allocated workload, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all work is completed to a high professional standard.

Safeguarding: Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with policies and procedures.

Professional Communication: Build positive relationships with families and professionals while maintaining accurate documentation and reports.

Essential Requirements

Relevant Experience: Experience of working with children, young people, and their families in a support or social care setting.

Driving Requirement: A full UK driving license and sole use of a vehicle are required for this role.

Why Cardiff

Cardiff offers an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Children’s Services team committed to delivering high-quality early intervention and family support. You’ll be part of a service focused on improving outcomes for children while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting talented social care professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Interventions Hub and Support for Families Team in Cardiff and take the next exciting step in your social care career with Ardent Social.