Family Support Worker

About The Role

Job Title: Family Support Worker – Children with Disabilities

Contract:Permanent

Hours: 30 (We are happy to chat about alternative working hours and schedules for the right candidate)

Salary: 07HC £33,119 - £37,563 (£26,853 to £30,456 pro rata) per annum

Location: Herefordshire

Closing Date: 23 November 2026

Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Service is a dedicated, supportive, and skilled team made up of a Team Manager, two Managing Practitioners, a Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and a group of committed Family Support Workers.

As part of our Children and Young People with Disabilities team, you’ll bring your experience, compassion, and creativity to a service that is both fast‑paced and deeply rewarding. You’ll be working alongside social workers and family support workers to support children, young people, and their families across our 0–25 service.

• Holding responsibility for a caseload of children and young people.
• Reviewing and developing family assessment and support plans to ensure they reflect each child’s needs, strengths, and aspirations.
• Overseeing and reviewing short breaks packages to support children to access their community and the wider world.
• Working collaboratively with families and social workers to develop meaningful plans that help families achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide skilled direct work to children and families as part of their support plan

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to Level 4 or above in health, education, or social care.
• Experienced, at least 12 months working with children and families.
• Confident working in complex environments with a flexible and solution‑focused approach.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children, young people, and families in Herefordshire.
• Confident in understanding the needs of individuals with disabilities, be experienced or willing to train in using alternative communication methods and feel confident in working as part of a wide multi‑agency team to ensure children’s needs are understood and met.
• Passionate about making a positive difference for children and young people with disabilities and their families through high-quality, person‑centred support and assessment
• Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision‑making to ensure each child’s individual needs, abilities, and circumstances are clearly understood and effectively met
• Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, inclusion, and well‑being
• Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex and sensitive situations, making sound professional judgments in the best interests of each child
• Able to thrive in a supportive, fast‑paced team environment, contributing to a culture of empathy, learning, and continuous improvement in outcomes for children with disabilities

To arrange an informal discussion, or ask any questions about the role, please contact
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• Salary range of 07HC £33,119 - £37,563 (£26,853 to £30,456 pro rata) per annum
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme
  : 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

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