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Post No. POSN003772 - Family Worker



Fixed Term June 2026 (maternity cover)


24 hours a week

Working Monday, Tuesday & Thursday



The Cwtch Centre offers family sessions supervised by family workers. These contact sessions could take place Monday to Friday between 9am and 8pm



To provide a high quality service in relation to children and families that attend the Cwtch centre, and/or who have supervised family time facilitated by the Cwtch centre



Family workers supervise family time sessions and record their observations for the social workers to access via WCCIS and are also submitted to court. They also where required transport some children to their family sessions.



Staff hold family time agreement meetings and regular reviews as part of the service delivery with other stakeholders such as Social workers and also attend professional meetings such as Conferences, core groups and LAC reviews



Enhanced DBS Check Required



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd