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SalaryWest Berkshire’s Family Hubs offer a range of services to support families with children aged 0-19, focusing on those with children aged 0-4 years.
The successful candidate will be required to work alongside individual families, support them in gaining a better understanding of their child’s early development, help resolve family issues; such as parental conflict, managing unwanted behaviours, build parental confidence and self-esteem, support around Domestic Abuse, You will be required to attend various meetings such as: Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings and My Family Plans. The successful candidate will support colleagues with the planning and delivery of parent baby/child sessions, based around the Early Years Foundation Stages, supporting with facilitating Family Learning courses, covering creches.
If you have excellent communication skills, can show empathy and understanding; write and maintain accurate factual and clear case notes, the flexibility to work some evenings and would like to make a difference to the lives of families and their children, we would like to hear from you.
Why work for West Berkshire Council?
We value our employees and strive to create a positive and supportive working environment. When you join our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00 - 19.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
To learn more about the role, please contact Sharon Pearce on 07824 408456 or email sharon.pearce2@westberks.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and contribute to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team and help build stronger, healthier communities.
Equal Opportunities
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