Family Support Specialist - Targeted Help for Families

Golearnleicestershire; Wigston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated Key Worker to provide direct home-based support to children and families with complex needs in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston.

The role requires experience with evidence-based interventions, enhanced DBS, and a commitment to inclusive, compassionate practice; flexible/hybrid working options are available.

Permanent contract, 18.5 hours per week, salary £36,621-£40,458 per annum pro rata for part time; closing date 13 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Qualification in social care, health or childcare or direct home support experience.
• Experience with evidence-based interventions (e.g. solution-focused brief therapy, Freedom Programme, parenting programmes, CBT-based approaches, motivational interviewing).
• Knowledge of domestic violence, mental health, substance misuse, poverty, housing.
• Understanding of discrimination impact on minority communities and social exclusion.
• Awareness of child protection priorities and risk indicators (sexual, physical, emotional, neglect).
• Ability to engage families proactively, persuasively, and to capture the child’s voice.

Skills

Home-based support

Evidence-based interventions

Domestic violence awareness

Discrimination understanding

Engage reluctant families

Hear child’s voice

Education

Social care/health/childcare qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated Key Worker to provide direct home-based support to children and families with complex needs in Blaby, Oadby and Wigston.

The role requires experience with evidence-based interventions, enhanced DBS, and a commitment to inclusive, compassionate practice; flexible/hybrid working options are available.

Permanent contract, 18.5 hours per week, salary £36,621-£40,458 per annum pro rata for part time; closing date 13 October 2026.