Intensive Family Support Worker – Flexible Hours

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; Andover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families facing complex circumstances. Based in the North-West Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub, you will collaborate with social workers to deliver strengths-based support that builds resilience and sustainable change.

You will visit families in homes and communities, including evenings and weekends when needed, and adapt patterns with managerial support.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with parents and families, particularly 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.
• Travel to various locations within Hampshire; access to a reliable vehicle and current driver’s licence required.

Skills

Experience with families

Communication & mediation

Independent working

Written reports

Inclusive practice

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families facing complex circumstances. Based in the North-West Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub, you will collaborate with social workers to deliver strengths-based support that builds resilience and sustainable change.

You will visit families in homes and communities, including evenings and weekends when needed, and adapt patterns with managerial support.