We’re looking for Family Hub workers to join our Best Start for Life Early Help Teams across Cheshire West and Chester.
If you enjoy working directly with families, like being part of a close, supportive team, and want the chance to make a real difference early on, this could be the role for you.
We have x6 full time roles and x1 part time 18.5 hours role available.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Northwich, Winsford
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Salary Min
£31,537 per annum
Salary Max
£34,434 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
About the Role
You will ensure that children and young people remain at the heart of all practice by delivering support through a strengths-based, relational approach. This should be informed by trauma-aware principles and viewed through a systemic lens in alignment with ‘Our Way of Working’ principles
You’ll be someone who:
- Has experience working directly with children, young people and families
- Is confident having honest, respectful conversations
- Can manage a varied caseload and work with different services
- Understands how early help and whole‑family working makes a difference
- Is practical, reflective and team‑focused
- Be confident in delivering group work with parents, carers and their families
Roles are available across Northwich and Winsford. We’ll talk with you during the process about preferences and what works best for you and the service.
Above all, we’re looking for people who are approachable, committed and genuinely care about children and their families.
Why Work With Us?
- We want to do our best every time, for every child and with every family.
- Competitive salary and working rewards
- Up to 16 days’ flexi leave per year, in addition to annual leave
- Regular supervision and chances to reflect on practice
- We are proud to have a strong learning culture
- A supportive team culture where staff look out for each other
- Training and development to help you grow in your role
- Local government benefits, including pension and generous annual leave
For an informal conversation regarding these opportunities contact
Sarah Latham 0151 337 6470 [email protected] or Claire Woods 01244 255792 [email protected]
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
