Parenting Support Worker

Salary: Grade 7 - £32,061 - £35,412

Grade 7 | Education Directorate - Engagement and Community, Pembrokeshire

Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and families

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Parenting Support Worker to join our team, supporting families through a targeted project to support secondary schools in the county.

This rewarding role focuses on helping parents and carers overcome barriers that impact their children's attendance, behaviour, engagement and wellbeing. Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide tailored support to families, empowering them to build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships that enable children and young people to thrive.

About the role

As a Parenting Support Worker, you will:

• Provide tailored parenting support and early intervention services.
• Work directly with families to overcome barriers to education and engagement.
• Coordinate support with schools, Education Welfare Officers, Youth Workers and other professionals.
• Manage referrals, maintain records and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• NVQ Level 3 (or above) in a relevant subject.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Welsh language skills and knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Social Care Wales Codes of Practice would be advantageous.

If you are committed to helping families thrive and making a positive difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll bring

You will be empathetic, resilient and motivated by helping families achieve positive change. You will be confident working with families facing complex challenges and skilled at building trusting relationships that support lasting improvement.

Working arrangements

This is a varied role involving:

• Office- and community-based working.
• Home visits and lone working where appropriate.
• Attendance at meetings with partner agencies.
• Delivery of parenting programmes and support sessions both face-to-face and online.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families across Pembrokeshire. Through early intervention, partnership working and family-centred support, you will help make a lasting difference in the lives of local families.

Apply today and help build stronger families and brighter futures.

Location: County Hall/School Settings/Hybrid Working

Contract: Fixed Term (24 months, with possible extension subject to funding)
Closing Date: 01/10/2026

For more information about this role, please contact:

Leonie Rayner, ALN Policy Lead and Parenting Support Manager

07778 936113 / Leonie.Rayner@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

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Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.