Family Support & Early Help Specialist (Fixed Term)

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 15%

Annual leave 33 days

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker in Worthing. The role focuses on assessing needs, coordinating support, and delivering interventions to help children and families achieve positive outcomes.

You will collaborate with schools, health and social care partners, and require flexibility to travel across the county. A driving licence and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience with children/young people in crisis.
• Experience working in multi-agency settings.
• Knowledge of child development and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of children, young people and families to access and coordinate support.
• Deliver direct work and interventions to safeguard and improve outcomes.
• Build effective partnerships with parents, families and agencies.

Skills

Crisis work with families

Casework management

Partnership working

Solution‑focused approach

Self‑development

Analytical decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

West Sussex County Council is recruiting a Family Support Worker in Worthing. The role focuses on assessing needs, coordinating support, and delivering interventions to help children and families achieve positive outcomes.

You will collaborate with schools, health and social care partners, and require flexibility to travel across the county. A driving licence and English communication are essential.