Job Title: Outreach Family Support Worker
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £21 PH
Contract: Full-time
DBS 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.
