Location: Reading
Contract: Initial 3-Month Temporary Assignment
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: £20 per hour (Umbrella) (£15 PAYE an hour)
About the Role Reading Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Family Worker to join our Family Help team on an initial 3-month assignment. You will play a key role in supporting families and delivering effective early help interventions, with a focus on achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children and their carers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support and interventions to a caseload of families with varying levels of need
- Lead inclusive and safe group activities within the children’s centre programme
- Develop, monitor and review support plans and family assessments
- Work collaboratively within a multi-agency setting to ensure coordinated care and safeguarding
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all work undertaken
- A good general education (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, e.g., A-Levels)
- Substantial experience working with children and young people across various settings
- Proven experience working with families, parents, and carers
- Demonstrated experience in multi-agency collaborative work
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and experience supporting families with complex needs
- Ability to complete thorough assessments, plans, and reviews to promote child and family welfare
To Apply:
If you meet the above criteria and are available for an immediate start, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated and supportive team making a positive impact in Reading.
