Empowering Family Support Specialist

5 Star Recruitment; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Council’s Family First Service is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to assess, plan and intervene with families with multiple needs, including children’s development, school attendance and parenting support.

You will work with parents and children, delivering group and individual interventions, maintaining records, and collaborating with partner agencies, while adhering to safeguarding and equality policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or related field.
• Two years’ experience directly working with families with multiple needs and children aged 0–18.
• Ability to work in partnership with families, communities and partner agencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with service users and professionals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to assess needs and plan intervention.
• Deliver direct work with children, young people and parents to address practical issues.
• Contribute to family based assessments and outcome-focused plans.
• Maintain accurate records on the Early Help Module and support audits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Partnership working

Engaging families

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Knowsley Council’s Family First Service is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to assess, plan and intervene with families with multiple needs, including children’s development, school attendance and parenting support.

You will work with parents and children, delivering group and individual interventions, maintaining records, and collaborating with partner agencies, while adhering to safeguarding and equality policies.