Job Description
3 months contract with a local authority
Summary
* The Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner is a pivotal role within a local authority, contracted for 3 months. This position is dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-focused early help interventions to children, young people, and families. The primary aim is to provide timely, tailored support to prevent the escalation of issues to statutory services.
Responsibilities
* Complete comprehensive whole-family assessments using the organisation’s assessment and planning framework.
* Develop high-quality SMART plans in collaboration with children, young people, and families.
* Identify strengths, needs, risks, and desired outcomes for each family.
* Ensure the child’s voice and best interests remain central to all planning and decision-making.
Requirements
* Experience:
o Providing support to children, young people, and families with complex or emerging needs.
o Conducting assessments and delivering targeted family interventions.
o Coordinating multi-agency support and partnership working.
o Keeping accurate case records and working within safeguarding frameworks.
* Qualifications:
o Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Years, Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Health, or a related field.
o Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Location: High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom
* 2 days WFH, 3 Days onsite
* The role requires an enhanced DBS.
* Bi-weekly payment schedule
* Application deadline: 27th March 2026, apply ASAP.
Requirements
The Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner is responsible for delivering high‑quality, child‑focused early help interventions to children, young people, and families. The role ensures that families receive timely, tailored support aimed at preventing escalation to statutory services