Family Support Worker - Children's with Disabilities Hub
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E3416 |
Summary
We’re looking for two passionate and proactive Family Support Workers who want to be at the heart of helping families thrive. If you're someone who builds trust easily, listens with empathy, and brings energy and commitment to every challenge, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your support truly matters.
At Cheshire East Council, we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council
We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.
If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.
About the role:
Involves managing a caseload, ensuring reviews and visits are completed within agreed timescales.
Provides direct support to families of children and young people with disabilities, helping them navigate challenges and access appropriate services.
Acts as a hub for other professionals seeking guidance, information, and support.
Offers access to ongoing training and development to support professional growth.
Joins a committed team focused on shaping positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
You’ll be confident managing your own workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
You’ll bring empathy, resilience, and a solution-focused approach to your work.
You’ll be a strong communicator, able to build trust with families and professionals alike.
You’ll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
You’ll value teamwork and be keen to contribute to a supportive, learning-focused environment.
You’ll be child, and family-centred in your approach, always putting their needs and voices at the heart of your work.
You’ll be resourceful, able to think creatively and adaptively to find solutions and connect families with the right support.
You’ll work closely with multiagency partners.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary - Between £31,537 per annum - £34,434 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership price.
At Cheshire East Council, we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council
We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.
If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.
About the role:
Involves managing a caseload, ensuring reviews and visits are completed within agreed timescales.
Provides direct support to families of children and young people with disabilities, helping them navigate challenges and access appropriate services.
Acts as a hub for other professionals seeking guidance, information, and support.
Offers access to ongoing training and development to support professional growth.
Joins a committed team focused on shaping positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
You’ll be confident managing your own workload and prioritising tasks effectively.
You’ll bring empathy, resilience, and a solution-focused approach to your work.
You’ll be a strong communicator, able to build trust with families and professionals alike.
You’ll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
You’ll value teamwork and be keen to contribute to a supportive, learning-focused environment.
You’ll be child, and family-centred in your approach, always putting their needs and voices at the heart of your work.
You’ll be resourceful, able to think creatively and adaptively to find solutions and connect families with the right support.
You’ll work closely with multiagency partners.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:
A competitive salary - Between £31,537 per annum - £34,434 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership price.