Family Support Key Worker — Flexible, Part-Time

ESPO Trading Limited; Wigston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Key Worker for Targeted Family Help in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role involves delivering direct home support to children and families with complex needs and applying evidence-based interventions.

An enhanced DBS check is required. This permanent position may involve flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Direct home support experience with children and families with complex needs.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., solution-focused, CBT-based approaches).
• Knowledge of issues affecting families such as domestic violence, mental health, substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in the home to children and families with complex needs.
• Identify and deliver appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Diffuse conflicts and maintain safety while keeping the child’s voice heard.
• Communicate sensitively with children and adults and build trust with families.

Skills

Direct home support

Experience with complex needs

Evidence-based interventions

DBS clearance

Communication with families

Education

Qualification in social care/health/childcare

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Key Worker for Targeted Family Help in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston. The role involves delivering direct home support to children and families with complex needs and applying evidence-based interventions.

An enhanced DBS check is required. This permanent position may involve flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours and hybrid options.