Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity as a Family Support Worker here in Bury Children's Services. The post is an 37 hrs permanent position on Grade 8


The purpose of the post is to work alongside the allocated Social Worker and multi-agency colleagues to support children, young people and their families who are subject to care proceedings. This involves the planning and supervising of court directed Family Time.


In addition to this, the Victoria Children and Family Centre produce Life Story Books for children placed for adoption and deliver parenting group work for families across the Continuum of Need.


You will be part of a skilled, friendly, and supportive team and will work closely with a wide range of professionals. You will be organised, a good communicator and will have a sound knowledge of working with children, young people, and their families. We are looking for individuals who have an excellent understanding of family work and of working with people with adverse childhood experiences.


This position is permanent for 37hrs- working on a rota basis which will include some evening and weekend working.


For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Liz Williams on 0161 253-7166

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.


As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.