Early Family Support Worker

Early Help Family Support Worker

Salary: HC07 £ 32,061 - £36,363 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford

Relocation package: Up to £10,000 available

The Early Help family support team is seeking to appoint two dynamic family support workers. You will work directly with vulnerable children (aged 0‑18) and their families to promote their welfare and development. You will deliver targeted support in the home using a solution‑focused approach to build supportive and empowering relationships with families and reduce the need for higher level support.

We work in close partnership with other agencies and professionals across Herefordshire to provide and co‑ordinate a package of support that will address all the family’s needs.

• Deliver targeted, evidence‑based services within family homes and community venues.
• Assess children’s needs and collaborate with families and support networks to achieve positive outcomes.
• Engage children, young people and families to deliver a wide range of interventions.
• Work within a multi‑agency team across Herefordshire, using a solution‑focused approach.
• Maintain accurate records, support supervision, training and professional development.
• Occasional lone working and drive across Herefordshire.

• Dynamic professional with a strong drive to support children.
• Ambitious and passionate about child development.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Early Help and Child Development.
• Experience working with young children and families, ideally in a supportive or intervention role.
• Ability to deliver targeted, evidence‑based services to families.
• Strong assessment skills to identify children’s needs.
• Effective collaboration skills for working within multi‑agency teams.
• Flexibility and independence with the ability to work alone.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

• Competitive salary range of £32,061 - £36,363.
• Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum.
• Professional development: protected time and budget.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Career progression and clear pathways.
• Annual leave: 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays; additional 10 days purchasable.
• Flexible working options including part‑time, job‑sharing, agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling.
• Payment of professional membership fees based on role requirements.
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday, health benefits, savings, cash back, discounts.

Herefordshire Council – a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.

If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected]. If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.

• Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
• We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre‑employment checks.