Intensive Family Support Worker (Hybrid)

Shared Services Partnership; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker in Basingstoke with hybrid working to support families facing complex circumstances. You will work with Social Workers and other professionals to deliver strengths-based interventions aimed at building resilience and lasting change.

The role involves home and community visits, occasional evenings or weekends, and reporting and assessments to inform plans and, when required, court reports.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with parents and families, especially those with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently within a supportive team.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to produce clear 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

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Independent work

IT literacy & reporting

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker in Basingstoke with hybrid working to support families facing complex circumstances. You will work with Social Workers and other professionals to deliver strengths-based interventions aimed at building resilience and lasting change.

The role involves home and community visits, occasional evenings or weekends, and reporting and assessments to inform plans and, when required, court reports.