Family First Case Manager

TN United Kingdom; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family First Case Manager to join their team in Knowsley. This role involves coordinating multi-agency interventions to support families through a whole-family approach, focusing on early intervention to prevent escalation to statutory services. You will conduct assessments, develop clear action plans, and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in safeguarding and working with families facing complex needs. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and working with complex family needs.
• Relevant qualification in Social Work or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Early Help Assessments and develop outcome-focused action plans.
• Organise and chair Team Around the Family meetings for coordination.
• Undertake home visits and direct work with children and families.

Skills

Safeguarding children

Multi-agency planning

Engagement with families

Early Help Assessments

Education

Relevant qualification in Social Work

Level 3 or above in Youth Work or Family Support

Job description

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Knowsley to assist with the appointment of a Family First Case Manager, on a 3.5-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £16.50 - £21.70 per Hour

Summary:

As a Family First Case Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering multi-agency interventions using a whole-family approach to reduce risk and help families thrive. This role is aligned with the national Supporting Families programme and focuses on early intervention to avoid escalation to statutory services.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out Early Help Assessments and develop clear, outcome-focused action plans.
• Organise and chair Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings to coordinate multi-agency input.
• Develop and review SMART plans (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) with families to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Undertake home visits and direct work with children, young people, and their families.
• Ensure all interventions are safeguarding-focused and comply with safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Early Years, Family Support, or similar field (Level 3 or above preferred).

Experience Required:

• Strong experience in safeguarding children and working with families with multiple/complex needs.
• Experience completing Early Help Assessments and leading multi-agency planning.
• Proven ability to engage and work directly with children, young people, and families.
• Experience in creating and reviewing effective action plans and recording case notes.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.