Outreach Family Support Worker
Liverpool City Combined Authority
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional with a commitment to supporting children and young people through a whole-family approach. You are proactive, empathetic, and skilled in assessing and addressing the needs of vulnerable children and families. Your ability to work under pressure, align with the Signs of Safety model, and collaborate with various professionals makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
What the Job Involves
The Outreach Family Support Worker provides high-quality outreach and home-based early help support to children and their families. You will take responsibility for complex cases, supporting families throughout early help assessments and leading Team Around the Family plans. The role involves direct work with children and young people facing emotional and mental health challenges, developing parenting strategies with families, supporting the delivery of supervised contact, and promoting safeguarding in line with statutory guidance.
Skills
- Case management and assessment skills
- Experience with the Signs of Safety model
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Ability to develop practical parenting strategies
- Proficiency in record-keeping and IT skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Understanding of statutory frameworks and safeguarding practices