Outreach Family Support Worker

Outreach Family Support Worker – Early Help
Agency Contract | Initial 3 Months (Possible Extension)

We’re recruiting an experienced Outreach Family Support Worker to support a busy Early Help service within a large public-sector organisation. This is a frontline, agency role offering meaningful work with children, young people and families using a whole-family, strengths-based approach.
The Role You’ll hold complex Early Help cases, including step-down from social care, providing targeted outreach and home-based support to improve outcomes and prevent escalation to statutory services. You’ll act as Lead Professional, coordinate multi-agency plans and work closely with Consultant Social Workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex Early Help cases (Level 3/2)
• Complete Early Help Assessments and lead TAF meetings
• Provide intensive family and adolescent support
• Support transitions between Early Help and Social Care
• Work in line with Signs of Safety and outcome-focused practice
• Maintain accurate electronic case records

Contract Details

• Length: Initial 3 months, with strong potential for extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Location: City-wide (outreach and home visits required)
• Hybrid working:
  
  • First 4 weeks: 5 days per week in the office (induction)
  • Thereafter: 3 days per week in the office

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people and families in Early Help or similar services
• Confident managing complex cases and multi-agency working
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Enhanced DBS required

Why Apply?

• High-impact agency role
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Opportunity for contract extension

If you'd like to discuss this role further, please contact Emily on 01772 208964 or emily.bentley@servicecare.org.uk

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