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 license 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.
What we offer in return:
- A competitive salary- Between £31,537 per annum - £34,434 per annum(CEC NJC – Grade 7) with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
- Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
- Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’re no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
- Enhanced public pension- Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
- Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
- Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Crewe
Job Category
Children and Young People Services
Grade
CEC NJC - Grade 7
Salary Min
£31,537 per annum
Salary Max
£34,434 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
02/08/2026
Ref No
E3676
Documents
- JAJB4100 Family Support Worker Job Description and Specification.pdf
(PDF, 1241.76kb)
How to apply
We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Jessica Hillmanat: Show email, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.
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If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!
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Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.
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