Family Service Worker

Family Service Worker
Location: Cheshire East
Contract: Full-Time
Employer: Cheshire East Council
Application Contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Make a Lasting Difference to Children and Families Service Care Solutions is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Cheshire East Council for a dedicated Family Service Worker to join their Children's Services team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early intervention, empowering families, and helping children achieve the very best outcomes. You'll work alongside professionals across education, health and social care to deliver evidence-based support that makes a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

If you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and want to be part of a service focused on prevention, partnership working and positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role As a Family Service Worker, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based programmes and interventions to children, young people and families.
• Complete holistic assessments and develop tailored support plans based on individual family needs.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Services and partner agencies to provide coordinated early help.
• Support families through one-to-one interventions, home visits and group-based programmes.
• Monitor, review and evaluate interventions to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records, reports and risk assessments.
• Listen to the views of children, young people and families, ensuring their voices shape support plans.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately in line with statutory guidance.
• Prioritise support for vulnerable children and families, including those who may be harder to engage.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance monitoring and reflective practice.

About You We're looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting children, young people, parents and carers.
• Experience delivering family support through one-to-one work, home visits or group programmes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child development and early intervention.
• Experience working alongside multi-agency professionals.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong report writing and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to remain calm and resilient when working with complex family situations.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive and committed team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families across Cheshire East. You'll receive ongoing supervision, training and professional development while working within a service that values partnership working, innovation and delivering meaningful change.

If you're passionate about supporting families and want to make a real impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to:
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk