Do you have experience of working with children, young people and families? Are you looking for a new challenge and would relish the opportunity to make a difference to some of our most vulnerable children, young people and families? Do you have experience of multi-agency working? Would you enjoy working with an integrated and motivated team?Cheshire West and Chester Councils Family Help and Support delivers high quality services for local children and their families. The service ensures the right support is offered at the right time.OrganisationCheshire West and Chester CouncilLocationChesterJob CategoryChildren and Young People ServicesGradeCWAC NJC - Grade 7Salary Min£30,1537 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary Max£34,434 Pro Rata Per AnnumHours per week18.5Weeks per year52.143Employment TypePermanentClosing Date21/09/2025Ref NoW4069Documents(Word, 33.99kb)Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.This vacancy is an opportunity for you to join a strong performing team who focus on achieving the best outcomes for the families, children, and young people they work with.Family intervention workers play a key role in assessing the needs of children aged 0-19 and their families with complex and multiple needs. They deliver a package of interventions using the Team Around the Family process and are unique in the way they work towards sustained outcomes for families.The attached job description provides more information about the role.Please ensure you meet the essential elements of the personal specification requirements before applying.The vacancy is 18.50 hours per week and is located in the Chester District and will close on 21st September 2025Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.For more information, please contactJane Wafer and Catherine BanhamCome and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
High street and supermarket shopping
Gym membership
Holidays
Days out
Cinemas
Childcare vouchers
Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
Competitive salary
A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days
An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
The opportunity to develop your skills and career
Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
Supportive team and culture
Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please seeNo candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.For any technical enquiries please email and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
