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Family Support Worker
Job Location:
Job Location:
Birkenhead - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority aimed at delivering targeted evidence-based interventions to children young people and families (aged 019). The role is crucial in supporting improved outcomes and preventing the escalation of needs. It involves collaboration with multi-agency partners conducting assessments and providing outcome-focused support to enhance life chances and promote safeguarding and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct holistic assessments of children young people and families using recognized tools.
- Plan deliver and review tailored support programs to improve outcomes.
- Provide intensive hands-on support in family homes and community settings.
- Deliver structured interventions including group programs (e.g. parenting support) and supervised contact where required.
- Manage a diverse and complex caseload effectively acting as Lead Professional where appropriate.
- Work creatively and flexibly to engage families and promote positive change.
- Maintain accurate timely and high-quality case records and reports.
- Prepare reports for meetings case reviews and court where required.
Essential Experience
- Experience working directly with children young people and families (019).
- Experience managing complex caseloads and delivering targeted interventions.
- Experience in multi-agency working within childrens services or related sectors.
Essential Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Social Care Childcare Health or a related field.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Required.
- Location: 2 Alice Square Birkenhead Merseyside CH41 2YA United Kingdom.
- Bi-weekly schedule.
- Application deadline: 12th June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To deliver targeted evidence-based interventions to children young people and families (aged 019) supporting improved outcomes and preventing escalation of need
Required Education:
To deliver targeted evidence-based interventions to children young people and families (aged 019) supporting improved outcomes and preventing escalation of need
