Family Support Worker

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2-3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Family Support Worker is responsible for conducting both statutory and non-statutory assessments and delivering family support interventions to children and families throughout the borough. This role is crucial in ensuring children can safely remain within their family networks while promoting positive parenting enhancing family functioning and facilitating engagement with community services.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain respectful relationships with children families and their support networks ensuring their voices are heard and accurately documented.
Monitor and assess risks within family homes or community settings assisting in the implementation of agreed intervention plans.
Work independently as the lead professional when necessary making informed decisions about required tasks.
Raise concerns with managers regarding child safety or the quality of parenting.

Essential Experience

Substantial experience in direct work with children and families.
Experience using evidence-based approaches in family interventions.
Experience working collaboratively within multi-agency environments.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training in child and family work.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Additional Information

The role requires an enhanced DBS.
Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 24th Feb 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Family Support Worker delivers statutory and nonstatutory assessments and family support interventions to children and families across the borough

Required Education:

The Family Support Worker delivers statutory and nonstatutory assessments and family support interventions to children and families across the borough

2-3 Months Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe Family Support Worker is responsible for conducting both statutory and non-statutory assessments and delivering family support interventions to children and families throughout the borough. This role is crucial in ensuring children can safely rema...