Outreach Family Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Family Support Worker to provide high-quality outreach and home-based support to children and families. This role involves delivering targeted assistance to prevent statutory intervention and enhance access to universal services. You will work with vulnerable children and young people, offering bespoke programs to address complex emotional and mental health needs. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation in social care, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on families' lives. If you're passionate about supporting children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Ability to maintain accurate records following guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality outreach and home-based Early Help support.
• Helping families develop practical parenting strategies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with children and families

Collaborative support work

Flexibility in service support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

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Outreach Family Support Worker, Liverpool

Client: Archer Resourcing

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

136f1961483f

Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Job purpose:

• Providing high-quality outreach and home-based Early Help support to children and families, adopting a 'whole family' approach (levels 2 and 3).
• Delivering targeted support to children aged 0-25 and their families to prevent statutory intervention and promote access to universal services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting cases that reach level 4 complexity.
• Offering intensive support to vulnerable children and young people, including bespoke programmes and supporting those with complex emotional and mental health needs.
• Helping families develop practical parenting strategies to improve family relationships, including facilitating family meetings.
• Participating in regular supervision with the Consultant Social Worker, providing evidence of progress and improved outcomes.
• Meeting the standards set out in the Early Help Hub Practice Standards.
• Attending staff meetings, reviews, planning sessions, and contributing to plans for children and young people.
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to service development and innovation within Children's Services.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education, NND, or Health and Social Care qualification.
• Experience working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Experience in collaborative and multi-agency support work.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with diverse audiences.
• Experience delivering outreach and home-based support.
• Ability to maintain accurate records following Recording with Care guidelines.
• Flexibility to support the service's overall operation.
• Enhanced DBS check within the last 12 months; if on the update service, fast-track options available.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS if not already held.

Working with Archer Resourcing:

We have extensive experience helping professionals find exciting roles and maintain strong relationships with major UK employers in social care. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all applications but will keep suitable CVs on file for future opportunities. We also offer a £250 referral bonus for successful referrals.