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Families First Support Worker
| Posting date: | 31 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,142 to £37,280 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 November 2025 |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ000171 |
Summary
Families First is looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Support Worker who will be responsible for the identification and assessment of need, the delivery of interventions and the engagement of vulnerable families within Blaenau Gwent.
The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver bespoke early intervention packages of support to enable families to become confident, nurturing, resilient and safe.
The Social Services Directorate – Children’s Services are looking to recruit a multi skilled professional to work with families in need of support. You will deliver a comprehensive parenting support programme to meet individual needs and increase positive outcomes, undertake family assessments
and chair meetings to develop Family Support Plans.
You will be able to communicate effectively with children and young people, be flexible in your working hours to meet the needs of children and their families and undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and role.
The role requires a relevant Level 3 or above professional qualification in Social Care, and Level 1 & 2 in Safeguarding along with proven experience of working with children in a community setting.
Experience of working with other agencies, undertaking assessments and delivering interventions, with a good understanding of child development and sound working knowledge of legislation, guidance and standards related to children’s support services is essential.
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 and 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.
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.
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Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Cari Rofer
Closing Date: 13/11/2025 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 27/11/25
The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver bespoke early intervention packages of support to enable families to become confident, nurturing, resilient and safe.
The Social Services Directorate – Children’s Services are looking to recruit a multi skilled professional to work with families in need of support. You will deliver a comprehensive parenting support programme to meet individual needs and increase positive outcomes, undertake family assessments
and chair meetings to develop Family Support Plans.
You will be able to communicate effectively with children and young people, be flexible in your working hours to meet the needs of children and their families and undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and role.
The role requires a relevant Level 3 or above professional qualification in Social Care, and Level 1 & 2 in Safeguarding along with proven experience of working with children in a community setting.
Experience of working with other agencies, undertaking assessments and delivering interventions, with a good understanding of child development and sound working knowledge of legislation, guidance and standards related to children’s support services is essential.
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 and 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.
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.
For further information please click here.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an information discussion, please contact Cari Rofer
Closing Date: 13/11/2025 At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 27/11/25
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