Outreach Family Support Worker

Who You Are

You are a dedicated professional passionate about supporting children and families. You have a strong commitment to the whole family approach and are eager to work across various locations to ensure that children receive the assistance they need. You demonstrate flexibility, adapt to changes, and prioritize professional development. You are familiar with statutory guidance and legislative requirements and are ready to promote safeguarding standards in all your activities.

What the Job Involves

This role involves taking responsibility for providing high-quality, outreach, and home-based support to children and families, primarily using a whole family approach. You will be managing cases, conducting Family Help assessments, coordinating Team Around the Family meetings, and supporting families to better their children's outcomes. You will provide intensive and targeted support, engage with families to identify needs, and use a strength-based, solution-focused method. You will also manage workloads, prepare detailed reports, and ensure all statutory and council requirements are met.

Skills

• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Ability to assess and coordinate family support needs
• Case management and prioritization
• Solution-focused and strength-based approach
• Understanding of statutory guidance and safeguarding
• Team collaboration and leadership in inter-professional contexts
• Proficiency with information technology and report writing
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances