Family Intervention Worker
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4149 |
Summary
Do you have experience of working with children, young people and families? Are you looking for a new challenge and would relish the opportunity to make a difference to some of our most vulnerable children, young people and families? Do you have experience of multi-agency working? Would you enjoy working with an integrated and motivated team?
This vacancy is an opportunity for you to join a strong performing team who focus on achieving the best outcomes for the families, children, and young people they work with.
Family intervention workers play a key role in assessing the needs of children aged 0-19 and their families with complex and multiple needs. They deliver a package of interventions using the Team Around the Family process and are unique in the way they work towards sustained outcomes for families.
The attached job description provides more information about the role.
Please ensure you meet the essential elements of the personal specification requirements before applying.
The vacancy is full time (37 hours per week) and is located in the Chester District and will close on 21st September 2025
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For more information, please contact
Jane Wafer jane.wafer@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or
Catherine Banham catherine.banham@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values
We also offer:
• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
This vacancy is an opportunity for you to join a strong performing team who focus on achieving the best outcomes for the families, children, and young people they work with.
Family intervention workers play a key role in assessing the needs of children aged 0-19 and their families with complex and multiple needs. They deliver a package of interventions using the Team Around the Family process and are unique in the way they work towards sustained outcomes for families.
The attached job description provides more information about the role.
Please ensure you meet the essential elements of the personal specification requirements before applying.
The vacancy is full time (37 hours per week) and is located in the Chester District and will close on 21st September 2025
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For more information, please contact
Jane Wafer jane.wafer@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or
Catherine Banham catherine.banham@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values
We also offer:
• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
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