Missing from Home Worker | Safeguarding Children

Lancashire County Council; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Missing from Home Worker to safeguard vulnerable children and young people across Lancaster, Morecambe, Fylde and Wyre. You will conduct Return Home Interviews, build trusted relationships, assess risks and coordinate with families and partner agencies to secure safe, timely support.

The role is full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, with a focus on child-centred practice and collaboration across services to ensure the voices of children are

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assess risk and analyse complex information.
• Commitment to child-centred practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Return Home Interviews with children after missing episodes.
• Build positive relationships to encourage sharing experiences.
• Identify risks, strengths, and factors influencing missing behaviour.
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings.
• Work with families, carers, schools, social workers, police, and health services.
• Support children and families to access services.
• Plan and deliver group work programmes for parents and carers.
• Advocate for children's views in decisions affecting them.
• Challenge barriers and promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Independent working

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Child-centred practice

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Missing from Home Worker to safeguard vulnerable children and young people across Lancaster, Morecambe, Fylde and Wyre. You will conduct Return Home Interviews, build trusted relationships, assess risks and coordinate with families and partner agencies to secure safe, timely support.

The role is full-time, permanent, 37 hours per week, with a focus on child-centred practice and collaboration across services to ensure the voices of children are