Outreach Family Support Worker

Job Reference

liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/1919

Number of Positions: 6

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: 35

Location: Citywide

Closing Date: 20/06/2026

Job Category: Family Support Services

Region / Division: Liverpool

Outreach Family Support Worker

As an Outreach Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, outreach and home‑based Family Help support to children and families, using a whole‑family approach.

• Provide intensive and targeted support to vulnerable children and young people through outreach and home‑based services.
• Use a strength‑based approach to complete Early Help Assessments with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, including plans, assessments and general notes.
• Support families and carers in developing practical parenting strategies that enhance positive parent‑carer‑child relations.
• Attend regular supervision sessions with the Consultant Social Worker.
• Demonstrate progress and outcome improvements by evidencing work and plan updates.
• Visit children, young people and families in their home environment to provide targeted support for improved outcomes.

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase additional days.
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at .