About this role
<p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Team:</strong> 0-12 Family Service</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Family:</strong> Supporting - CBG6</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,824 - £28,142 per annum pro rata </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Hours: </strong>18.5 hours per week (3 positions available)</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Location:</strong> Across the Local Authority area - This includes our children's centres in Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Shefford and Sandy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Contract:</strong> Fixed - Fixed term until 31st March 2029</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 6th July 2026</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Interview Date:</strong> w/c 20th July 2026</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>About the role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Within our Children and Families Directorate, we are committed to ensuring every child receives high-quality care and the opportunity to achieve a positive future. By supporting families and safeguarding children, we contribute to making CBC a thriving and supportive place to live.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">As a Family Worker, you will play a key role in the success of the 0–12 Family Service and the delivery of the Best Start in Life Family Hubs programme. You will provide universal support, facilitate group-based interventions, and deliver early help services that empower families and improve outcomes for children.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This varied and rewarding role involves working as part of a dedicated team to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and responsive service that meets the needs of local communities. You will be a confident and proactive practitioner with experience of working with children and families, either individually or in group settings. A strong understanding of safeguarding policies and practices is essential, alongside excellent organisational skills to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate activities and interventions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">On a day-to-day basis, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to provide a range of drop-in sessions, groups, crèches, and programmes designed to support children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. You will remain vigilant to potential risks and take appropriate action to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing. You will also support families to identify their strengths and needs, helping them access appropriate services and resources, and enabling them to achieve their goals through tailored guidance and support.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The role requires working across the local authority area, supporting our six Children's Centres as they transition into Best Start Family Hubs. Services will be delivered both within Children's Centres and through outreach provision in community venues. You will have access to the Children's Centre van to transport equipment and resources and will be involved in the planning, preparation, and delivery of activities across locations. Therefore you will need a full driving licence that covers use of manual vehicles. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Flexibility is essential, as your working week may vary and will involve working across different centres and community settings to meet service needs.</span></p> <div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Our Offer </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our <a href="https://jobs.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rewards and Benefits page</a> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this <a title="" href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/IgD5VpHG4Cf1Tof47VH6INu7AS_h-hpbtrcd1EXQrUXhhrU?e=3r007q" target="_self">Recruitment Pack</a>. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Our <a href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EuejD31meJ9GiiHyMPHL6V4BUJcaSc16Y3dGD4m8GxPfYA?e=Dg6Cg2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance</a> are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Claire Roberts at [email protected] or call 0300 300 6084.</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Safeguarding: </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Our National Careers Service team offer a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/667" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Please book your place here.</a> </strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">More information about this service can be found here: <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/207/support_getting_into_work_or_learning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council</a> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered. </strong></span></p> </div> </div>