Job Description
2-Month Contract with a Local Authority
Summary
* We are seeking an Outreach Family Support Worker to conduct early help assessments with families, develop support plans, and lead team meetings to review progress and identify additional support needs. This role involves direct engagement with children and young people to understand their perspectives and ensure interventions are effective in improving their outcomes. The position requires taking full responsibility for delivering high-quality outreach and home-based Early Help support using a whole-family approach, aiming to prevent the need for statutory services and ensure families access universal services for children aged 0–25.
Responsibilities
* Act as case holder for complex cases transitioning from children’s social care.
* Complete Early Help Assessments and coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.
* Provide intensive, targeted support to vulnerable children and adolescents, including those with emotional and mental health challenges.
* Assess risk and need using EHAT and adopt the Lead Professional role where appropriate.
* Develop and review TAF plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
* Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behavior.
* Align work with the Signs of Safety (SOS) model and use tools like the Family Outcomes Star.
* Support families in developing practical parenting strategies.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Experience
* Direct work experience with children, young people, and families.
* Experience in multi-agency collaboration.
* Experience delivering outreach and home-based support.
Qualification
* NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, NND, or Health and Social Care.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 35 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child & adult)
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
Requirements
We are looking to recruit an Outreach family support worker to undertake early help assessments with families, create support plans and chair team around the family meetings to review the progress and identify any additional areas of support.