Family Group Worker

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a family group workers team across all four children’s centres. You will work alongside Family Group Workers and professional partners.

Who we are looking for

A vibrant and enthusiastic L3 qualified childcare practitioner, to join our multi-skilled friendly teams.

What will you do?

You will be required to deliver high quality childcare within our creches, work 1-1 supporting parents experiencing difficulties and plan and deliver family sessions to parents/carers and children aged 0-5 years.

Role Responsibilities:

• Set up, plan and run groups/crèche for targeted families attending Parenting sessions

• Provide safe and inclusive activities for young children aged 0-5 years and their families/carers to bond, play, develop and socialise within children’s centres

• To signpost families in need to appropriate services either within the team or external partners

• Offer 1-1 low level support to parents experiencing difficulties.

• To understand and adhere to all relevant policies and procedures in relation to the Children’s Centre programme. This includes both building based and child specific (child protection) policies.

Essential Qualifications:

• A recognised qualification in childcare NVQ level 3 or equivalent

• Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience of working with children 0-5 years and their families

• Experience of working with vulnerable children and families

• To have knowledge of EYFS and child development and attachment and its application in activities and creche

For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Holiday entitlement is included in the salary and calculated on a pro-rata basis, equivalent to 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

• A wide range of flexible working opportunities

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)

• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted

• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work

• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Louise.Evans@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Process: To be confirmed