* Category: Care - Children and Young People
* Contract type: Fixed term
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 16 January 2025
* Closing date: 5 February 2025
* Directorate: Partnership
Description
Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council; we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.
The salary range for this role is £31,262 to £33,321 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to supporting families? Somewhere committed to your professional development? A place of learning and development for all with great opportunities? First Families Guildford is for you!
About the Organisation
Families First Guildford delivers a joined-up offer of family resilience and safeguarding services for families with children 0 – 18 years (up to 25 years to support those with additional needs), based on a clear understanding of local needs across a district & borough.
We work across the borough of Guildford with our main site at Guildford Nursery School, Hazel Avenue.
About the Role
Families First Guildford is looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team as soon as possible. This is a full-time temporary maternity cover post to start as soon as possible and is expected to end May 2026.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Level 3 qualified in education, health and/or social care.
* Positive, flexible, responsible and with a passion for working with families.
* Keen to make a real impact within and beyond their own team.
* A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Able to work in partnership with parents and carers to reduce inequalities in children's outcomes.
* Highly motivated and able to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
A full driving licence and use of a car is required.
We can offer:
* The opportunity to develop your skills through a thorough supervision programme.
* A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors.
* Great resources and facilities in and outside.
* Excellent professional development opportunities in our new family centre.
* The chance to work with families and children who are fantastic to be with.
The role would suit Home School Link Workers, Social Workers and qualified Family Support Assistants looking to develop into the role of a Family Support Worker.
We are recruiting for both AFSW and FSW's and applicants are welcome to express interest in both.
Additional Information
Visits to the centre are welcomed for all serious candidates. To make an appointment please call Charlotte Bate, Service Manager Families for First Guildford on 07305 057372.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.
The close date for this advert is midday, Wednesday 5th February 2025, with assessments taking place on Tuesday 11th February or Wednesday 12th February 2025, and interviews planned for 7th March 2025.
Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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