Job Title: Outreach Family Support WorkerLocation: LiverpoolSalary: £21 PHContract: Full-timeDBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outreach Family Support Worker to provide early help and support to children, young people and their families. This is a pivotal role for an experienced individual who can deliver outreach and home-based interventions with a whole-family approach, particularly at Levels 2 and 3 of need. The role is designed to prevent escalation to statutory services, improve outcomes, and promote access to universal provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold and manage complex early help cases, undertaking assessments and leading Team Around the Family (TAF) processes.

• Provide intensive support to vulnerable children and adolescents, including those with emotional and mental health needs.

• Deliver bespoke packages of support, develop practical parenting strategies, and facilitate family-focused meetings.

• Use de-escalation methods and solution-focused approaches in line with the Signs of Safety framework.

• Maintain accurate case records, chronologies and assessments on electronic systems.

• Undertake home visits and provide ongoing support to families, promoting safeguarding at all times.

• Support transitions from children's social care and deliver supervised contact where required.

• Attend regular supervision and contribute to evaluations, planning meetings and service developments.

• Uphold equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of service delivery.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care or early help context.

• Proficiency in completing early help assessments and leading multi-agency plans.

• Excellent communication, record keeping and interpersonal skills.

• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child development.

• Ability to work flexibly across a citywide remit, including home-based interventions.

• Familiarity with models such as Signs of Safety and Family Outcomes Star is desirable.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families and have the expertise to lead on targeted support plans, we would be delighted to hear from you.