FAMILY WORKER

Do you want to contribute to giving children the best possible start in life?

Would you like to work for a vibrant and dedicated organisation supporting families in the Colin area? 

We offer excellent terms and conditions, a pension with the employer contributing 6%, numerous continuous professional development opportunities and much more. 

Gain knowledge and experience in a multi-disciplinary environment and be part of a passionate team.

The role of the Family Worker:

• To offer parents and carers the support they need to give their children the best start in life so that they can enjoy, achieve, be safe, be healthy, achieve economic well being and make a positive contribution.
• To work within the Colin Sure Start Family Team to ensure that all local children and families, including those who are most disadvantaged, are able to access the services they need.
• To work closely with the Senior Management Team to develop the targeted family services provided by Colin Sure Start.
• To aim to reduce the need for more intensive services for families by providing support to meet their needs as early and as effectively as possible, in line with Colin Sure Start’s early intervention and prevention ethos.
• Work as a member of the Sure Start Family Team in partnership with parents and carers to identify and achieve outcomes for families that will reduce stress and increase parental confidence.