We’re looking for Family Hub Link 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.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Location
Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Salary Min
£25,989 per annum
Salary Max
£28,142 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:
As a Family Hub Link Worker, you will be at the forefront of establishing and nurturing connections within our local community. Your primary goal is to strengthen community bonds, enhance collaboration, and contribute to the overall well-being of local families. You will be part of a dynamic community-based team that ensures that families requiring additional support are identified and helped to access early help at the earliest opportunity. Ensuring practice is underpinned by a Think Family, trauma informed approach.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who:
- Has experience working directly with children, young people and families
- Is confident having honest, respectful conversations
- A good understanding of community dynamics and needs.
- Understands how early help and whole‑family working makes a difference
- Is practical, reflective and team‑focused
Above all, we’re looking for people who are approachable, committed and genuinely care about children and their families.
Roles are available across different localities in Cheshire West and Chester. We’ll talk with you during the process about preferences and what works best for you and the service.
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
Where You’ll Be Based
Roles are available across different localities in Cheshire West and Chester. We’ll talk with you during the process about preferences and what works best for you and the service.
For an informal conversation regarding these opportunities contact Amy Poulson tel: 0151 556 8378; email [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 £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.
