Gloucestershire County Council
Family Support Worker
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Family Support Worker
Families First – Gloucestershire County Council Job Location: Cotswolds, Gloucester & Tewkesbury Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum Hours per Week: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 05/07/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14007 »*Post open to job share«
Make A Real Difference to Children And Families
Opportunity to joinFamilies First as Gloucestershire County Council expands its workforce to deliver a transformative early help and social care reform (via the Families First Partnership Programme). This pivotal role will be at the forefront of implementing Family Help teams by October 2026, evolving into Family Help Lead Practitioner status with statutory responsibilities.
Targeted districts: Cotswolds, Gloucester, Tewkesbury (please state preference in application).
Why Join Us?
Your role will change families’ lives—ensuring continuity of support, reducing escalation to higher-level services, and preventing unnecessary practitioner turnover. A new Systemic Practice approach means we challenge systemic barriers to children thriving.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted early help interventions for vulnerable children and families using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach.
- Conduct assessments and contribute to multi-agency intervention plans.
- Build empowering relationships with families, offering tailored support via trusts and creative methods.
- Collaborate with partner agencies (health, education, housing, etc.).
- Work across thresholds, ensuring one coherent lead support for families.
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The Role & Benefits
- 💵 Salary: £33,143–£36,363 (annual, pro-rata if job shared)
- 📅 Leave: 25.5 days annually (30.5 after 5 years) + option to purchase extra days.
- 🚗 Flexible Working: Agile office/remote models where feasible.
- 🌱 Environment: Inspiring Ofsted “Good” (with “Outstanding” elements) given our “clear vision for children’s success”.
- 📚 Growth: Access to Social Work Academy, systemic practice training, and career progression.
- 🚴 Cycle to Work/🚗 Green Car Sacrifice schemes.
- 🅗 Holiday Accommodation: Discretionary leisure discounts.
- 🛡️ Employee Support: LGPS pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and occupational health.
About Gloucestershire’s Vision
“Leaders have set out a clear vision: a values-led culture where children and families feel valued and heard. Our goal is thourough, supportive arrangements leading to children thriving.” —Ofsted Recommendations (2025)
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About You
- Ideally, you have practical experience in working with children, young people or families in support roles.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with challenging families and collaborate across agencies.
- Legal requirement: Fluent English skills for all interactions (Form F of the Immigration Act 2016).
- Vehicles and a full UK driving license are essential (policies: Vehicle Scheme).
How to Apply
Interviews
🗓️ Dates: 28th–29th July 2026 (in-person). Contact: cswrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk for more info.
Précise * selectivity: prior to July 5th may close early if enough candidates.
For further detail on the role profile, view here.
Disability Consideration Notice: If you identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010) and meet all essential criteria, contact us to consider a guaranteed interview via email.
- DBS: Mandatory pre-appointment check.
- Right to Work: Trustworthy 6+ months commitment. No sponsorship.
Full job profile link: Families First Role Profile.
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