Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner

Neway International Ltd; Kingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization seeks a compassionate Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner to provide essential support to families. This role involves conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and coordinating multi-agency support. Ideal candidates have experience with children and families, strong communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This position is based in Kingston, with initially a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a support or early help role with children and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Deliver high-quality interventions aligned with safeguarding procedures.
• Coordinate multi-agency partnerships and respond to family needs.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people, and families

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

ICT skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of children’s services

Education

GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Job description

Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner

Location: Kingston & Richmond (based at 44 York Street or local hubs)

Contract: initially for 3 months, likely to be extended

Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:15

Rate: £21.16 PAYE / £27.59 Umbrella

Achieving for Children is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner to join the Child and Family Help Team. This role provides vital support to children, young people, and families across Kingston and Richmond during a period of long-term staff absence.

Overview

Working under the guidance of a qualified social worker, you’ll deliver targeted early help and specialist interventions to prevent escalation into Child Protection services. You’ll be based in one of our offices, youth centres, or family hubs, coordinating multi-agency support and developing SMART plans that prioritise the wellbeing of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans
• Deliver high-quality interventions aligned with AfC’s framework and safeguarding procedures
• Act as lead professional, coordinating multi-agency partnerships (Team Around the Child)
• Maintain clear professional boundaries and accurate records of all interventions
• Respond to complex family needs with empathy, structure, and accountability
• Collaborate with children, young people, and families to set realistic goals and track progress

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or early help role
• Strong communication, organisation, and ICT skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
• Knowledge of children’s services and multi-agency working
• GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to enter CQC-registered settings (vaccination status may be required)