Family outreach support worker

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay: £15.17 per hour

Agency: On behalf of P4 Recruitment

About the Role:

We are recruiting a dedicated Outreach Family Support Worker to provide high-quality, home-based Early Help support to children and families using a whole-family approach. This temporary long-term role involves working with children and young people aged 0–25* and their families, helping to prevent the need for statutory intervention and ensuring access to universal services.

You will take whole-case responsibility for complex families, coordinating support, completing Early Help Assessments, and acting as Lead Professional when required. The role includes providing intensive and targeted support, facilitating family engagement, and supporting children and young people with emotional and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case management for complex families stepping down from social care
• Conduct Early Help Assessments, coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, and monitor progress
• Support children and young people with high-risk or complex needs
• Deliver practical parenting strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Maintain accurate records on electronic systems
• Attend supervision, planning meetings, and professional reviews
• Promote safeguarding, anti-discriminatory practice, and equality of opportunity
• Support supervised contact sessions where required

Requirements:

• Ideally Car driver with access to own vehicle
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Health, Social Care, or Early Help (Level 5 preferred)
• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or social care role
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and family engagement methods
• Solution-focused, family-centred approach (e.g., Signs of Safety)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, record-keeping, and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS required

We Offer:

• Competitive pay: £15.17 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Long-term temporary placement with ongoing support and supervision
• Opportunities for professional development