Family Support Worker

Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 12 April 2026

Part-time (30 hours) Family Support Worker Post based at Ilkeston office

Derbyshire Youth Justice Service works with young people aged 10-17 on both court orders and out of court disposals. We had an HMIP inspection in June 2022 with an outcome of good and continue to further develop our service offer to children, families and victims. Our culture is enshrined in our mission statement: "Child First in everything we say, do and write. We build on the strengths of children, families and communities to achieve their potential and in turn, protect the public and victims. We never give up on our children and young people".

Our team and service operate within a trauma‑informed, relationship‑based culture that provides high levels of support, maintains clear expectations, and drives positive outcomes for our children. Our practice is firmly underpinned by Child First principles. In line with our service priorities, we work to ensure that young people are not unnecessarily criminalised through the use of our diversion programmes, and that custody is only utilised when absolutely necessary.

About the role

This is a part-time post based within the Amber Valley, Bolsover and NE Derbyshire Area Team. The office base for the candidate will be Ilkeston.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with minimal supervision and possess skills around engaging and motivating young people. Experience of working with young people is necessary including following intervention programmes. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate administration and IT skills and have a flexible approach to work. Good communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines are essential

Development

We support new staff to progress in their career through supportive frameworks and progression opportunities. We work hard to ensure that our staff have the time and resources to deliver good outcomes for children and families. Our vision means working creatively to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.

What will you be doing?

• Provide a quality support service that supports children and families to achieve their potential.
• The successful applicant will complete a full assessment of the young person's and family circumstances and then complete intervention with them to ensure they do not re-offend.
• Effectively manage a number of young people to achieve the best outcomes for them and their families.
• Working in partnership with other services to build and sustain relationships, identify needs of young people and their families through developing plans and responses that meet their needs.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred approach to building a rapport and relationships with children and families.
• Ability to reflect on own practice and development enabling flexible and thoughtful practice and positive change.

We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package that will ensure you always feel supported and valued:

• manageable case loads
• diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career
• effective leadership and management
• excellent supervision and a supportive peer network

If you would like to talk to someone informally about this post, please contact Team Manager, Michelle Barr - michelle.barr@derbyshire.gov.uk

What benefits do we offer you?

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme
• travel expenses
• discount on leisure centre memberships
• free car parking at most sites
• an in-house counselling service
• occupational health service
• access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
• cycle to work scheme