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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Targeted Support Service previously known as Early Helpwithin Children's Services for a fixed term Family Worker. We are seeking someone who is eager to be part of a service thatis dedicatedto providing the best outcomes for children, youngpeople and families in Peterborough. This is anopportunity for you to be part of a dynamic team who support families whorequire a level of targetedsupport. The role will be to work directly with families and young people aged 0-19 years in the familyhome and community.

The successful candidate will have:

A proactive and adaptable approach
A passion for ensuring that Children and Families receive a positive andtimelyfirstexperience of our service
Experience of working with children and families
Understand the Early Help Assessment framework

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

Interviews will be held on the 13th and 14th August.

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 our Employee Benefits Platform, 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

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 a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

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.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

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Salary range

£31,067 - £34,314 per year