Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Service Care Solutions are seeking a dedicated Outreach Family Support Worker to provide high-quality, home-based early help support using a 'whole family' approach.

You will play a crucial role in preventing the need for statutory services while ensuring families have access to universal support.

• £17.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay


• 35 hours per week


• 2 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

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  Hold and manage complex cases stepping down from children's social care (Level 2/3), completing early help assessments and coordinating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.

  
  


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  Provide intensive support to children, young people, and families, including adolescents with complex emotional and mental health challenges.

  
  


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  Assess risk and need using early help assessments, taking on the Lead Professional role where required.

  
  


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  Develop and coordinate family support plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

  
  


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  Support families in developing parenting strategies, promoting positive relationships.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate records using the electronic case management system.

  
  


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  Conduct home visits and provide outreach support.

  
  


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  Deliver supervised contact sessions for families under Early Help intervention.

  
  


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  Promote safeguarding in accordance with statutory guidance and legislation.

  
  


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  Collaborate with multi-agency teams, including schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals.

  
  

Essential:

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  NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Education, or Health & Social Care.

  
  


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  Experience of direct work with children, young people, and families.

  
  


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  Strong skills in case management, assessment, and delivering interventions.

  
  


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  Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

  
  


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  Experience in providing home-based and outreach support.

  
  


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  Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and within a team.

  
  

Desirable:

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  Experience in parenting support and family mediation.

  
  


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  Knowledge of child development and emotional well-being.

  
  


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  Experience of working with families under SEND guidelines (ages 19-25).

  
  


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  Strong IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate case records.

  
  

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk