Outreach Worker

WMJobs; Pershore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an Outreach Worker to join the Families First service. You will work directly with families where there are emerging needs, delivering intensive support in non-statutory settings within Redditch, Wychavon, Worcester and Malvern areas.

This fixed-term contract runs for 2 years, with a 37-hour week. You will collaborate with social workers and partner agencies to provide practical and emotional support aimed at preventing escalation and improving outcomes

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions to children, young people and families within their homes and communities
• Support families through periods of crisis and change to reduce the risk of family breakdown
• Build strong, trusting relationships that empower families to make and sustain positive changes
• Work with young people facing complex issues, including exploitation risks, disengagement from education, and behavioural challenges
• Support access to education, training, and employment opportunities
• Work collaboratively with social workers and partner agencies including schools, health services and voluntary organisations
• Contribute to assessments, child in need plans and reviews
• Work as lead practitioner with families completing assessment and chairing Team Around the Family meetings
• Maintain accurate records and provide written reports

Job description

37 Hours per Week
Location: 1x Redditch and Wychavon, 1 x Worcester and Malvern

Team: Families first

Fixed Term Contract 2 years

Our Families First District Teams works with children, young people and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating. We focus on keeping families together, building resilience, and supporting positive, sustainable change—particularly for those on the edge of care.

Worcestershire County Council,

Job Title: Outreach Worker

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum

37 Hours per Week

Location: 1x Redditch and Wychavon, 1 x Worcester and Malvern

Team: Families first

Fixed Term Contract 2 years

Our Families First District Teams works with children, young people and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating. We focus on keeping families together, building resilience, and supporting positive, sustainable change—particularly for those on the edge of care.

The role

We are looking for a committed and skilled Outreach Support Workers to join our Families First service. You will work directly with families where there are emerging or increasing needs, including those supported through Targeted Intervention or Child in Need plans or at risk of entering care.

You will provide intensive, practical and emotional support, helping families to overcome challenges and achieve better outcomes for their children.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored interventions to children, young people and families within their homes and communities
• Support families through periods of crisis and change to reduce the risk of family breakdown
• Build strong, trusting relationships that empower families to make and sustain positive changes
• Work with young people facing complex issues, including exploitation risks, disengagement from education, and behavioural challenges
• Support access to education, training, and employment opportunities
• Work collaboratively with social workers and partner agencies including schools, health services and voluntary organisations
• Contribute to assessments, child in need plans and reviews
• Work as lead practitioner with families completing assessment and chairing Team Around the Family meetings
• Maintain accurate records and provide written reports

For further information please contact:

Redditch and Wychavon Lisa Turner [e-mail]
Worcester and Malvern N icola Baker [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 5th June 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 16th June 2026

Attached documents
JDPS WCF template - Outreach Worker - WCC.docx