Outreach Family Support Worker

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 06/07/2026

Work Experience 1-3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Liverpool

Province Merseyside

Postal Code L11

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality outreach and home-based Early Help support to children, young people, and families using a whole-family approach. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions that improve outcomes, reduce risk, prevent escalation to statutory services, and promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people.

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring targeted Early Help support.
• Complete Early Help Assessments (EHAT) and develop effective support plans.
• Act as Lead Professional, coordinating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and multi-agency interventions.
• Provide intensive outreach and home-based support to children, young people, and families with complex needs.
• Support families in developing positive parenting strategies and improving family relationships.
• Assess risk, monitor progress, and review support plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with social care, education, health, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records using electronic case management systems.
• Undertake home visits and deliver practical interventions in community settings.
• Support supervised family contact where required.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the role.
• Attend supervision, training, case reviews, and multi-agency meetings to support continuous professional development and service improvement.

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care, family support, or Early Help environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and Early Help processes.
• Experience completing assessments and coordinating multi-agency support plans.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently within agreed timescales.
• Competent IT skills with experience maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable, depending on service requirements).