Flying Start Family Support Worker
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Join our extraordinary Flying Start team and embark on a fulfilling journey as a Family Support Worker! We are searching for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to have influence in the lives of families and their young children aged 0-4. Together, we will ensure that every child receives the absolute best start in life while fostering family resilience through practical interventions, engaging activities, supportive groups, and unwavering assistance across our remarkable Flying Start Hubs in the captivating region of Blaenau Gwent.
About you
Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children, providing them with the best possible start in life? If so, we would love to hear from you. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children.
You would be collaborating with families with children aged 0-4 who are registered with the Flying Start Programme to enhance family resilience and support both mental and physical health by delivering practical interventions, programmes, and assistance across various settings, including the home, to help children receive the best start in life.
Additionally, the role involves fostering the social and emotional development of children by promoting positive parenting skills, providing early language support, and encouraging stimulating play activities to facilitate improvements in the child’s learning abilities.
This post would be reporting to the Flying Start Programme Manager / Flying Start Team Lead with delegated duties via designated Flying Start Health Visitors.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
In Flying Start, our teams are our most valued asset, so it’s important to us that you feel valued and supported from the very beginning. We strive to be the employer of choice, attracting and retaining exceptional individuals who share our passion for serving Blaenau Gwent's diverse communities. As we embark on our journey, we invite you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local authority and help safeguard and enhance the lives of children within it. Join us and be part of an exciting journey filled with growth, impact, and purpose!
If you possess an unwavering passion for empowering families and nurturing young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our exceptional team and become an integral part of the transformative Flying Start initiative, as we create a brighter future for children and families in Blaenau Gwent.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child & Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Flying Start Programme Manager – Sherelle Jago on 01495 369544.
Closing Date:
01/10/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:
20/10/2025
Salary range
- £33,142 - £37,280 per year