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Children and Families Support Worker

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC620871

Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 per annum 

Work Location: The Parkway, Fareham

Hours per week: 37 

Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)

Closing Date: 21 April 2025

 

Children and Family Support worker provide an invaluable role in the work of Hampshire Children’s Services.

 

This role is a great opportunity to join Hampshire County Council if you have experience of working with children and families. You will be based in the busy Children’s Reception Team processing new referrals in respect of vulnerable children and young people from within the contact centre. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, you will work collaboratively with families and a wide range of professionals in order to improve the outcomes for children and families. 

 

You will have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and be able to identify risks that impact on their well-being and safety. Experience of working with children, young people and families in a safeguarding environment would be an advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills are desirable as is the ability to engage with children, families and professionals. Literacy, numeracy and IT skills are essential part of the role.

 

What We Can Offer You:

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

 

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

 

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Additional Information:

Children and Families Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Andy Jacobs, Team Manager on 0370 779 4690 or 03707 797823.

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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