Family Support Worker

At Cheshire East we’re offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last.

We have an exciting opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contract for a Family Support Worker, based at Macclesfield. The hours of working are 37 hours per week. The role will be to support children, young people and their families in the community through a range of interventions which improve family/individual functioning.

About the Role

You will play a key role in helping children, young people and families achieve positive and sustainable change. Working closely alongside families, you will build trusted relationships, identify strengths and needs, and provide targeted support that improves outcomes for children and reduce the need for statutory intervention.

We are looking for a passionate and committed professional who believes in the power of relationships to create lasting change for children and families.

You will be motivated by working alongside families, recognising their strengths and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes. You will be a confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, and committed to delivering high quality, child centred support.

In this role you will lead on

• Act as a key worker to a small number of children, young people and their families, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify and meet their assessed needs within the community.


• Devise, implement and review individual care/support plans/pathway plans so that families are properly supported to the standards identified in the service specification.


• Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of necessary reports to contribute to the care planning process.


• Liaise and communicate with other agencies, parents and professional staff so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilized for the benefit of children, young people and their families.


• Be aware of and comply with the statutory requirements, departmental policies, equal opportunities and other regulations and procedures in order to ensure statutory and Departmental requirements are met.


• Network within local communities in order to increase the range of resources available to “children in need” and their families and care leavers.

The successful candidate will bring

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Child Care


• Demonstrable experience of working with children / young people especially with trauma, neglect or challenging behaviour.


• Experience of working with multi\-agencies


• Strong knowledge of legislative children’s service frameworks, Families First Reforms and safeguarding responsibilities.


• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.


• Ability to write cohesive, and persuasive reports to influence successful outcomes.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• A commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

In return we are able to offer:

• A competitive salary \- Between £32,578 per annum \- £35,570 per annum (CEC NJC – Grade 7\) With guaranteed yearly pay increases.


• Enhanced annual leave \- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service


• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro\-rata for part\-time staff)


• Flexible working pattern \- Enjoy a 37\-hour standard full\-time work week with the added perks of flexi\-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work\-life balance just got a whole lot better


• Salary sacrifice green car scheme \- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand\-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three\-year lease


• White goods salary sacrifice scheme \- Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big\-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary


• Enhanced public pension \- Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay


• Cycle to work scheme \- Save up to 25\-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!


• Employee assistance programme \- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life


• Discounted gym membership \- Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:


• + Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Macclesfield
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Grade
CEC NJC \- Grade 7
Salary Min
£32,578 per annum
Salary Max
£35,570 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52\.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 months
Closing Date
26/11/2026
Ref No
E3840

How to apply

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.

To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Adam Bailey at: adam.bailey@cheshireeast.gov.uk or on 07824 408454, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.

Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.

If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!

We wish you all the best in your application and if you run into any technical issues, our friendly team are here to help at: sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk.

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013\) relating to the non\-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.

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