Salary
From £28,142 to £36,363 per annum (Grade FG)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Package
Permanent
Job category/type
Children Social Care
Date posted
18/08/2025
Job reference
REQ00000759
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Intervention Worker to join our dedicated team within the Children and Family Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, providing essential support and intervention to improve outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.
The Role
As an Intervention Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality interventions to children and families, aimed at reducing risks and improving overall wellbeing.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers and educationalists, to ensure coordinated support is provided.
- Conducting assessments and identifying specific needs of individuals, tailoring interventions accordingly.
- Providing guidance and advice to parents and carers, empowering them to make positive changes in their children's lives.
- Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records, ensuring timely reporting and information sharing.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Experience working directly with children and families in an intervention or support role.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding principles and legislation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse individuals.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting and developing its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- A range of local discounts on shopping, services, and leisure activities.
- As an employee of West Berkshire Council, you will also benefit from being part of a supportive and inclusive working environment, dedicated to making a positive difference in the local community.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council’s corporate buildings.
For an informal discussion to learn more about the role, please contact Georgie Hicks on 01635 519111 or email [email protected].
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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