🩺 We’re Hiring – Family Support Worker
📍 Location: Plymouth City Council – Ballard House, West Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3BJ
🔖 Reference – SCS-1060
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time, Hybrid Working
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £18.60 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role:
Plymouth City Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Family Support Worker to join the Front Door Service. This is a vital role focused on supporting vulnerable children and families by ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.

You will be responsible for screening and triaging referrals, assessing levels of need and risk, and coordinating appropriate interventions. Working closely with multi-agency partners, you will contribute to a collaborative, joined-up approach to safeguarding and early help services. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, working 37 hours per week (9:00am – 5:00pm).

Key Responsibilities:
• Screen and triage incoming referrals effectively
• Assess risk and levels of need for children and families
• Provide advice, guidance, and signposting to appropriate early help services
• Work in partnership with external agencies to coordinate support
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
• Communicate directly with families in a professional and supportive manner
• Complete information requests from partner agencies accurately and on time

Requirements:
• Up-to-date CV (with no unexplained gaps and clear dates)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative Front Door Service
• Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Competitive hourly rate

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

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