Position Overview & Specifications
Work Location: Honeycomb, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 May 2023
Interview Date: 17 May 2023
Assistant Family Support Worker – Family Support Service
Play a supporting role in helping the county’s most vulnerable children
In our Children’s Services Department, there's a real commitment to improving outcomes for children and their families. We also regard staff support, regular supervision and staff development as priorities.
Working in the Family Support Service you will deliver direct work with children and families with both additional and complex support needs.
The main focus of the Assistant Family Support Worker role is providing support to parents in developing their parenting skills and support with and promotion of our level 2 offer.
You will also have a knowledge and understanding of both the Family Support Service and the Early Help Hub.
Additional Information: Family Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Amanda Jenkins, Manager on AMANDA.JENKINS@HANTS.GOV.UK
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.