Join Our Journey – Become a Family Support Worker with Sefton Council

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Sefton Council is looking for dedicated and compassionate Family Support Workers to join our Children’s Services teams across the borough.

In this vital role, you’ll work directly with families in their homes and communities, providing practical and emotional support to help them thrive. From safeguarding and crisis intervention to supporting care plans and promoting resilience, your work will be at the heart of positive change.

What we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to work across a variety of settings with children aged 0–25
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow
• Flexible working arrangements and weekend rota enhancements
• The chance to be part of a service that truly values your contribution

What we’re looking for:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a supportive role
• Strong communication skills and a solution-focused approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing

If you're ready to be part of a team that’s committed to improving lives and building stronger communities, we want to hear from you.

 Apply now and help shape brighter futures.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if demand is high.

Provisional Interview Date - w/c 28th July 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.