Job Introduction
Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 a year pro rata
Hours: 37 and 30 hours a week
Contract type: Permanent
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
What You’ll be doing
Are you passionate about supporting disabled children, young people and their families to achieve positive outcomes? We're looking for a compassionate and proactive Disability Family Intervention Worker to join our Short Breaks Hub team.
In this rewarding role, you'll provide direct support to children, young people and families, working closely with partner agencies to assess needs, develop support plans, and help deliver meaningful interventions. You'll be confident managing a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records, completing assessments, and contributing to safeguarding and family support decision-making.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for someone with experience working with children and families in a social care, education or healthcare setting, strong communication and report-writing skills, and a good understanding of child development, safeguarding, equality and the Children Act. An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) is essential.
If you're organised, empathetic, and committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create brighter futures for Luton families.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits.
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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