Outreach Family Support Worker

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

• 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