Job description
0-18 Family First Support Worker
- Employer: Knowsley Council
- Salary: £27,852 to £29,439 per annum (pro-rata for part time)
- Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time
- Hours: 24 hours per week. 24 hours including out of hours to meet the needs of the service.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 30/06/2023 at 23:59
- Reference: CVP 0703
Family First is a family support service working with families who have multiple/complex needs. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children With Disability support worker who is committed and dedicated to working with families and making positive change's to children's lives.
The post holder will work across the Early Help and Prevention service, supporting families with children who have a Special Educational Need or Disability. The post holder will work in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to ensure there is a robust support package in place to meet the needs of the child.
Within this role you will be providing practical, emotional support, advice and information to parents. You will work directly with children and their families within the home, schools and in the community.
Minimum of 2 years, recent experience of working directly with families with multiple needs with children with disabilities.
Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Health and Social Care) or equivalent experience.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
For informal enquiries please call Roseanne Davies on 07766085364.
This vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.
Closing Date : 30 June 2023