Leicestershire County Council
About the Role:
This part-time Family Wellbeing Worker role, based in Loughborough, will provide direct support to children and families facing diverse challenges. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based parenting programmes to families with children aged 0-5, focusing on positive outcomes and measurable results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to families in the home.
- Deliver parenting programmes, particularly to families with children aged 0-5.
- Support families facing challenges and adversity.
- Work to brief timescales, whilst delivering meaningful and measurable support.
- Implement evidence-based practices.
Skills and Expertise:
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g., social care, health, or childcare) or substantial experience in providing direct support to families.
- Experience working with families experiencing parenting or behavior management difficulties.
- Experience working with children, young people, and/or families.
- Knowledge of issues impacting families (e.g., domestic violence, mental health, substance misuse, poverty, housing).
- Knowledge of child development and Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Experience in assessments, support planning, action plan formulation, and reporting outcomes.
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination on families from minority ethnic communities and those experiencing social exclusion.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- 31,074 – 33,294 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
- 22.2 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Flexible working options considered (term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexible start/finish times, home/remote work).
Why Join Us:
Leicestershire County Council offers a supportive and inclusive environment. We are keen to support employees in balancing work life with other commitments, exploring flexible working arrangements whenever possible. The council is also committed to diversity and inclusion.