Intensive Family Support Worker (Flexible Hours)

Hampshire County Council; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families with complex needs from our North East Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub. You will work closely with Social Workers and other professionals to deliver tailored, strengths-based support that helps families build resilience.

You’ll work with families in homes and communities, with some sessions outside standard hours, and you’ll have the flexibility to adjust your pattern of hours under supervision to meet needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with parents and families, including those with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including mediation and negotiation.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative within a supportive team environment.
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to produce clear, structured written reports.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, intensive support and tailored interventions to families, helping parents safeguard and achieve positive outcomes for their children.
• Work with children and families facing a wide range of complex needs, delivering parenting support and practical guidance in the home and community.
• Facilitate and support meaningful, sustainable change through direct work with parents and children.
• Collaborate with professionals across services to plan and deliver coordinated support.
• Complete reports and assessments, including court reports and specialist parenting assessments (Cubas), and organise Family Network Meetings to engage wider support networks.

Skills

Direct family work

Communication skills

Independent working

IT literacy

Inclusive practice

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families with complex needs from our North East Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub. You will work closely with Social Workers and other professionals to deliver tailored, strengths-based support that helps families build resilience.

You’ll work with families in homes and communities, with some sessions outside standard hours, and you’ll have the flexibility to adjust your pattern of hours under supervision to meet needs.