Targeted Support Family Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/05/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 26/05/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House
Salary:
£31,067 - £34,314
Vacancy ID:
106737
Closing date:
26 May
Further Information
All about the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Targeted Support Service previously known as Early Help within Children’s Services for a fixed term Family Worker until March 2026.

We are seeking someone who is eager to be part of a service that is dedicated to providing the best outcomes for children, young people and families in Peterborough.

This is an opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic team who support families who require a level of targeted support. The role will be to work directly with families and young people aged 0-19 years in the family home and community.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For a informal discussion or further information please contact Becca Hoy on 07825 902510 or becca.hoy@peterborough.gov.uk

All about You

The successful candidate will have:
· A proactive and adaptable approach
· A passion for ensuring that Children and Families receive a positive and timely first
experience of our service
· Experience of working with children and families
· Understand the Early Help Assessment framework


All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 
  • Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
  • Access to car lease scheme 
  • Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
  • Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
  • Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.