Get2gether Worker

Role overview

Cornwall Council is seeking a Get2gether Worker to help coordinate and deliver contact sessions for children, young people and their families. The service operates across three teams in Cornwall and works closely with partner agencies, social workers and other professionals to support agreed outcomes for families.

Service setting

Get2gether sessions are usually held in dedicated buildings, although they may also take place in community venues such as Family Hubs. The teams are area-based, so regular travel across the local region is part of the job.

Main purpose of the role

You will support children from birth to 16 years old to have safe, positive time with parents and other important relatives or significant adults, either in a secure setting or in the community depending on family needs. The role also involves observing interactions, helping with parenting support, and modelling play.

Working arrangements

This is a permanent position for 37 hours per week in the West area. Hours can vary depending on service demand, and flexibility is required. The post includes a rota involving Saturdays on a one-in-three basis. The job may also involve driving to different locations and transporting some children to and from sessions.

Professional expectations

You will work alongside colleagues under the direction of the area Get2gether Co-Ordinator, contributing to a shared plan for each family. Your observations will support social work reports, interventions and parenting assessments, including material that may be used in court.

Required checks and legal notice

This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barred List check and an enhanced criminal record disclosure. As a public-facing role, the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

What Cornwall Council offers

• A competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme based on career average earnings, with an option to make extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, including the possibility of buying additional leave.
• Access to an award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee discounts across a broad range of local and national goods and services.
• Flexible working options to help support work-life balance while meeting service needs.

Additional information

Cornwall Council cannot provide visa sponsorship or transfer an existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached to the advert, and applicants are advised to keep a copy for interview preparation.

For an informal discussion about the post, contact Suzanne Sutcliffe on 07891860597 or suzanne.sutcliffe@cornwall.gov.uk, or Sue Little on 07772565591 or sue.little@cornwall.gov.uk.

Application guidance

Applicants should include a supporting statement and may add education and qualification details in the application timeline or upload a CV. You should clearly show how you meet each point marked as “Application” in the role profile, using examples from your experience, transferable skills, qualifications or personal experience, and explain the impact of what you did.

Submitted applications cannot be amended after submission. Any questions or support requests should be directed to careers@cornwall.gov.uk.

Current employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address via the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

About Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council provides services to more than half a million local residents and over five million visitors each year. The organisation supports flexible working where possible and is committed to fairness, inclusion and equal opportunities. It is also a Disability Confident employer and assesses candidates on merit.

Safeguarding

The council is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Staff and volunteers must be suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk, helping to create a safe environment and reduce the risk of harm.

Working pattern

Staff are expected to be adaptable within the working day, with hours changing according to requests for contact sessions. Saturday rota working is required, with one Saturday in three.

Requirements

• A Level 3 qualification in a child- or family-related area, such as childcare or child development.
• Proven experience of working with children and/or their families.
• A strong understanding of child development and how it affects outcomes for children.
• Good awareness of the pressures and complexities experienced by children, young people and families.
• Ability to work flexibly, travel to different locations and transport children when needed.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced criminal record check, including barred list checks.
• Ability to meet the English language requirement for a public-facing public sector role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Get2gether contact sessions for children, young people and their families.
• Support children to have safe and positive contact with parents and significant others.
• Work with social workers, co-workers and partner professionals to meet agreed goals.
• Observe family interactions and record detailed notes for use in reports and interventions.
• Provide guidance around parenting and model appropriate play and interaction.
• Contribute evidence that may inform parenting assessments and court-related work.
• Travel across Cornwall and transport some children to and from sessions when required.
• Work flexibly, including Saturday rota duties.

Perks

• Competitive pay and a defined benefit pension arrangement.
• Annual leave with the option to buy more.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Discount access through an employee benefits scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements where service delivery allows.