Family Support Worker

Family outreach support worker Hours: 35 hours per week Pay: 15.17 per hour Agency: On behalf of P4 Recruitment About the Role: We are recruiting a dedicated Outreach Family Support Worker to provide high-quality, home-based Early Help support to children and families using a whole-family approach. This temporary long-term role involves working with children and young people aged 025 and their families, helping to prevent the need for statutory intervention and ensuring access to universal services. You will take whole-case responsibility for complex families, coordinating support, completing Early Help Assessments, and acting as Lead Professional when required. The role includes providing intensive and targeted support, facilitating family engagement, and supporting children and young people with emotional and mental health challenges. Key Responsibilities: Case management for complex families stepping down from social care Conduct Early Help Assessments, coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, and monitor progress Support children and young people with high-risk or complex needs Deliver practical parenting strategies and de-escalation techniques Maintain accurate records on electronic systems Attend supervision, planning meetings, and professional reviews Promote safeguarding, anti-discriminatory practice, and equality of opportunity Support supervised contact sessions where required Requirements: Ideally Car driver with access to own vehicle Relevant Level 3 qualification in Health, Social Care, or Early Help (Level 5 preferred) Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or social care role Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and family engagement methods Solution-focused, family-centred approach (e.g., Signs of Safety) Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication, record-keeping, and organisational skills Enhanced DBS required We Offer: Competitive pay: 15.17 per hour 35 hours per week Long-term temporary placement with ongoing support and supervision Opportunities for professional development TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-04-08