Family Support Worker - Maternity cover

37 hours per week 2 positions available Fixed Term up to 31 March 2026 Bridgend County Borough Council has developed with other partners, a framework for a more integrated approach to the provision of services for children, young people and families.

Family Support Workers form part of a multi professional locality team of frontline workers related to early intervention and support work with children, young people and families.

We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have successful experience of working with children, young people and families and a commitment to working in a multi-agency environment.

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Amy Gurdin, Children and Families Team Manager Early Help Services  The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 28 January 2026 Shortlisting Date: 02 February 2026 Interview Date: 09 February 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

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