Family Support Worker

Zohorecruit; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Family Support Worker on a 1 month contract for a local authority, in Bootle, Merseyside. You will work within Children's Social Care, supporting children, young people, and families requiring early help, assessment, and interventions.

Responsibilities include supporting Social Workers, carrying out assessments, home visits, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration. DBS check required; hybrid online/offline elements may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children, young people, and families.
• Assist Social Workers with assessments and intervention plans.
• Support families experiencing difficulties and challenging circumstances.
• Carry out home visits and welfare checks where required.
• Promote positive family relationships and parenting skills.
• Monitor the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and elevate appropriately.
• Work with other professionals including schools, health services, police, and support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.
• Support Early Help and Assessment processes.
• Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency planning.
• Encourage engagement with support services and community resources.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List

Right to Work in UK

Family Support / Childcare experience

Job description

Wirral, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

1 Month Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Family Support Worker, you will work within Children's Social Care, supporting children, young people, and families who require early help, assessment, and intervention services. You will work alongside Social Workers and partner agencies to help improve outcomes for children and safeguard vulnerable families.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Provide direct support to children, young people, and families.
• Assist Social Workers with assessments and intervention plans.
• Support families experiencing difficulties and challenging circumstances.
• Carry out home visits and welfare checks where required.
• Promote positive family relationships and parenting skills.
• Monitor the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and elevate appropriately.
• Work with other professionals including schools, health services, police, and support agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.
• Support Early Help and Assessment processes.
• Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency planning.
• Encourage engagement with support services and community resources.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Family Support Worker, Children & Families Worker, Early Help Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, or similar.
• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Experience identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Experience working in Children's Social Care, Early Help, Family Support, Youth Services, or Community Services.
• Experience working with vulnerable families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals.
• Good case recording and report-writing skills.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant Family Support, Childcare, Youth Work, Social Care, or Support Work experience.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information to Note

• Working Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ.
• Online Interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Interview Date: 8th October 2026.