Family Worker

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 12/07/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/340149

Wirral Council is a values‑driven organisation where employees are empowered to “#Be The Difference ” and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK, the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work, with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the borough’s future. Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive.

Family Worker x 2 (Fixed-Term – 2 years)

About the Role:

Wirral Council is seeking passionate and skilled Family Workers to join our Family Help service, delivering early help and targeted support to children, young people, and families across Wirral. This role is central to our ambition to give every child the best start in life, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) alongside partners in social care, and working closely with partners in health and police.

You will utilise the systemic practise model to build trusted relationships with families, complete assessments, and deliver strengths-based interventions that improve parenting capacity, child development, emotional wellbeing, and family resilience, ensuring the voice of the child is always at the centre of planning.

As part of the Families First for Children reforms you will have the opportunity to lead Child in Need support and be a Family Help Lead Practitioner. You will be part of Wirral’s transforming Family Help and Family Hub model, with access to regular supervision, training, and development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families at the earliest possible stage.

About the Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience working with families in an early help or community setting and a strong understanding of child development, particularly in the early years. You will be confident working collaboratively across agencies, engaging families who may be reluctant to access support, and managing a varied caseload.

For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact via email  or

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not avaialble for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on  or contact  or .

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