Family Key worker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366.00 to £35,235.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3997 |
Summary
Salary: £33,366 - £35,235
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Tuesday 01 July 2025
Children and Young Peoples Disability Team - Transforming Young Lives
Our vibrant Children and Young People Disability team, within our ‘Outstanding’ Children’s services, is on the lookout for a passionate Family Key Worker.
We're searching for someone who is excited to contribute to our innovative service, where children, young people, and families are placed at the forefront of our mission.
As a Family Key Worker, you will have a varied role in supporting children and their families. This might for example include implementing a communication system, supporting with mealtime and bedtime routines and advising on safety in the home. Your presence will also offer direct support to Social Workers and Occupational Therapists when needed.
To excel in this role, you should have an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification, a deep understanding of child protection policies and working with children and families where disability is present, a commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Proven experience working with vulnerable children, strong knowledge of child development, and a drive to improve outcomes for children and families are essential.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Tuesday 01 July 2025
Children and Young Peoples Disability Team - Transforming Young Lives
Our vibrant Children and Young People Disability team, within our ‘Outstanding’ Children’s services, is on the lookout for a passionate Family Key Worker.
We're searching for someone who is excited to contribute to our innovative service, where children, young people, and families are placed at the forefront of our mission.
As a Family Key Worker, you will have a varied role in supporting children and their families. This might for example include implementing a communication system, supporting with mealtime and bedtime routines and advising on safety in the home. Your presence will also offer direct support to Social Workers and Occupational Therapists when needed.
To excel in this role, you should have an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification, a deep understanding of child protection policies and working with children and families where disability is present, a commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Proven experience working with vulnerable children, strong knowledge of child development, and a drive to improve outcomes for children and families are essential.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.