Outreach Family Support Worker

Service Care Solutions; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Outreach Family Support Worker to join a large public sector organisation in the Liverpool City Region. This frontline role involves managing complex Early Help cases and providing essential support to children, young people, and families. Candidates should have experience in Early Help services, be confident in multi-agency work, and possess strong safeguarding knowledge. The position offers hybrid working and potential for contract extension, making it attractive for qualified professionals.

Benefits

Dedicated 1:1 support throughout application

Competitive pay rates

Free training and development opportunities

£250 referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working in Early Help or similar services.
• Confident managing complex cases.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Early Help cases.
• Complete Early Help Assessments and lead TAF meetings.
• Provide intensive family and adolescent support.
• Support transitions between Early Help and Social Care.

Skills

Experience working with children, young people and families

Managing complex cases

Multi-agency working

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Outreach Family Support Worker - Early Help

Agency Contract | Initial 3 Months (Possible Extension)

We're recruiting an experienced Outreach Family Support Worker to support a busy Early Help service within a large public‑sector organisation. This is a frontline, agency role offering meaningful work with children, young people and families using a whole‑family, strengths‑based approach.

The role entails managing complex Early Help cases, including step‑down from social care, providing targeted outreach and home‑based support to improve outcomes and prevent escalation to statutory services. You’ll act as Lead Professional, coordinate multi‑agency plans and work closely with Consultant Social Workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex Early Help cases (Level 3/2)
• Complete Early Help Assessments and lead TAF meetings
• Provide intensive family and adolescent support
• Support transitions between Early Help and Social Care
• Work in line with Signs of Safety and outcome‑focused practice
• Maintain accurate electronic case records

Contract Details

• Length: Initial 3 months, with strong potential for extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday
• Location: City‑wide (outreach and home visits required)
• Hybrid working: First 4 weeks – 5 days per week in the office (induction); thereafter – 3 days per week in the office

Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people and families in Early Help or similar services
• Confident managing complex cases and multi‑agency working
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Enhanced DBS required

Why Apply?

• High‑impact agency role
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Opportunity for contract extension

If you’d like to discuss this role further, please contact Emily on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Why Work with Emily at Service Care Solutions?

• ✨ Dedicated 1:1 support throughout your application and placement
• ✨ Competitive pay rates and weekly payroll
• ✨ Exclusive roles you won’t find elsewhere
• ✨ Free training and professional development opportunities
• ✨ £250 referral bonuses for recommending colleagues
• ✨ A smooth, friendly and responsive recruitment experience