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Outreach Family Support Worker

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Service Care Solutions are seeking a dedicated Outreach Family Support Worker to provide high-quality, home-based early help support using a 'whole family' approach. You will play a crucial role in preventing the need for statutory services while ensuring families have access to universal support.

  • £17.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
  • 35 hours per week
  • 2 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

Responsibilities

  • Hold and manage complex cases stepping down from children's social care (Level 2/3), completing early help assessments and coordinating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.

  • Provide intensive support to children, young people, and families, including adolescents with complex emotional and mental health challenges.

  • Assess risk and need using early help assessments, taking on the Lead Professional role where required.

  • Develop and coordinate family support plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

  • Support families in developing parenting strategies, promoting positive relationships.

  • Maintain accurate records using the electronic case management system.

  • Conduct home visits and provide outreach support.

  • Deliver supervised contact sessions for families under Early Help intervention.

  • Promote safeguarding in accordance with statutory guidance and legislation.

  • Collaborate with multi-agency teams, including schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Essential:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Education, or Health & Social Care.

  • Experience of direct work with children, young people, and families.

  • Strong skills in case management, assessment, and delivering interventions.

  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Experience in providing home-based and outreach support.

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

Desirable:

  • Experience in parenting support and family mediation.

  • Knowledge of child development and emotional well-being.

  • Experience of working with families under SEND guidelines (ages 19-25).

  • Strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate case records.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk