Family Worker - Team Around the Family

Job details

Job reference: REQ05469

Date posted: 19/05/2026 Application closing date: 05/06/2026

Location: Civic Centre, Neath, SA11 3QZ Contract: Full time, 37 hours a week Job category: Social Care

Salary: £33,699 - £37,280 per annum Package: generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme (22.4% employer contributions), discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.

About the role

Family Worker - part of the Team Around the Family Service.

This role involves building effective relationships with children, young people and their families to bring about positive change. You will provide specialist advice and act as an advocate, working with statutory, non statutory and private providers. Key responsibilities include making assessments, developing interventions, and identifying sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

NVQ level 4 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Practical experience working with families with multiple and complex needs.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible working schemes to improve work life balance
• Competitive employee package with 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Car purchase through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers via the Smart Spend app

EEO and accessibility

Welsh language skills are not required. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

Guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability, armed forces veterans, and those affected by redundancies at Tata Steel.

The role is subject to DBS disclosure with an enhanced child barred list. Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.