In-Home Family Support Specialist (Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

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

Enhanced DBS clearance is required. Flexible working options may be discussed. Salary ranges £36,621–£40,458 per year with pro rata for part-time, on-site at Bassett Street, South Wigston.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing direct support in the home to children and families with complex needs.
• Ability to identify and deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g. solution-focused approaches, parenting programmes).
• Understanding of issues affecting families such as domestic violence, mental health, substance misuse, housing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct home-based support to children and families with complex needs.
• Identify and deliver appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Manage allocated cases with clear, measurable outcomes for the child and family.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Education

Level 3 Qualification in social care

Job description

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

Enhanced DBS clearance is required. Flexible working options may be discussed. Salary ranges £36,621–£40,458 per year with pro rata for part-time, on-site at Bassett Street, South Wigston.