We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our dedicated service supporting Unaccompanied Asylum‑Seeking Children, who are cared for by Cheshire East. Cheshire East Council is part of a national scheme that aims to provide a safe, supportive home environment to a young person under the age of 18 who is applying for asylum in the UK.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co‑created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too!
Join us on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care at Cheshire East Council
We’re on a meaningful journey in Children’s Social Care and we’d love for you to be part of it. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Everything we do is about putting them first, helping them grow, thrive and reach their full potential so they can build brighter futures.
If this sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Come and join us in shaping positive change for our young people.
About the role:
As a Family Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting Unaccompanied Asylum‑Seeking Children within Cheshire East settle into their home, supporting them to build support networks within the community, completing Life Story work to understand their experiences and signpost and refer to services to meet needs.
You will work closely with social workers, contributing to assessments, Care and Pathway Plans.
If you are someone who thrives in a high support, high challenge environment and is committed to celebrating and supporting the achievements of young people, we encourage you to apply!
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a recognised Child Care Qualification.
- Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures relating to Unaccompanied Asylum‑Seeking Children.
- Experience of building strong relationships with a range of children, young people and professionals.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative managing and prioritising own workload under pressure.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A full driving licence and access to a car are essential due to Cheshire East’s rural nature.
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
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