Nottinghamshire County Council
Family Help Officer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum
Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Fixed Term
Work pattern
Part Time
Duration (Months)
6
Hours per week
18.5
Work Base
Oak House, Linby, NG15 8LG
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Family Help Officer JD.pdf – 135KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7b
Number of posts
1
Interview date
6 August 2026
Closing Date
30 July 2026 23:55
About the Role
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families across our community. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued. Join us in our mission to provide essential services that make a real difference.
Are you ready to be the first point of contact for families in need? As a Family Help Officer, you will play a vital role in Nottinghamshire's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This position is crucial in identifying the needs and services for children and families in Nottinghamshire. You will receive and triage referrals, ensuring that families receive the right support at the right time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
Responsibilities
As a Family Help Officer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Receiving Referrals: Triage referrals related to child protection, safeguarding, and early help.
- Assessing Needs: Explore the needs of families and assess risks to determine appropriate support options.
- Making Decisions: Use your professional judgement to ensure families receive timely and effective support.
- Communication: Engage in difficult conversations with families and partner agencies, ensuring clarity and compassion.
- Documentation: Accurately record information on our internal database system (Mosaic) to maintain confidentiality and data protection.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
To Thrive In This Role, You Will Need
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Children’s Social Care, Early Help Services, or Customer Services.
- A good general education, ideally to NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance affecting children and families.
- Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and word processing.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
- Excellent Communication: Ability to hold challenging conversations with empathy and respect.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Capability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Interpersonal Skills: Build strong relationships with families, colleagues, and partner agencies.
- Organisational Skills: Manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training, CPD, and career progression.
- Generous Leave: Enjoy annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
- Supportive Environment: Access to an excellent occupational pension scheme and mileage payments.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Application
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Family Help Officer and be there for your community when they need you most.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Janet Smith on 0115 8546352 or by email janet.smith@nottscc.gov.uk.
This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Equality and Inclusion
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills