Family Support Worker - Best Start Family Hubs
Family Support Worker – Best Start Family Hubs
£41,511 - £43,449 pa inclusive
Grade: 8
About Us
Ealing Council is delivering an ambitious vision for children and families through our Family Hubs and Best Start in Life Programme.
Our Family Hubs bring together services and support in local communities, ensuring families can access the help they need early, preventing escalation of difficulties and improving outcomes for children.
We are seeking passionate and experienced Family Support Workers to join this exciting new service and help shape the future of Family Hub delivery in Ealing. These posts are funded through the Department for Education's Best Start in Life programme.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will provide direct early intervention and targeted support to children and families experiencing challenges that may impact wellbeing, development and family functioning.
You will work alongside families to identify strengths, understand needs and develop practical support plans that improve outcomes and build resilience.
The role requires strong relationship-building skills, partnership working and a commitment to strengths-based practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted support to children and families.
- Complete assessments and family support plans.
- Undertake home visits and community-based support.
- Deliver parenting and family learning activities.
- Support children to achieve improved developmental outcomes.
- Act as Lead Professional when appropriate.
- Coordinate multi-agency support around families.
- Monitor progress and measure outcomes.
- Promote safeguarding and child welfare.
About You
You will be an experienced practitioner who can engage families, manage complex situations and promote positive change.
Essential Experience
- Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
- Experience undertaking assessments and support planning.
- Experience delivering targeted family interventions.
- Experience working within safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Early Help and family support approaches.
- Understanding of child development and family functioning.
- Ability to conduct effective assessments.
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing demands.
- Commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
What We Offer
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Professional supervision and support.
- Employee wellbeing programmes.
- The opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme supporting children and families across Ealing.
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We welcome applications from all sections of our communities and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Ealing.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
If you require any further information please contact Beth Kelly on bkelly001@ealing.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 25 November 2026
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Salary range
- £41,511 - £43,449 per year