Outreach Family Support Worker

Who You Are

You are an empathetic and resourceful Outreach Family Support Worker with a dedication to improving the lives of children and families. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working with multi-agency partners to address family needs through a strength-based approach. You are adept at building relationships, conducting assessments, and guiding families through complex processes to achieve positive change.

What the Job Involves

This role involves providing empowering interventions by coordinating support as the lead professional. You will conduct early help assessments, develop support plans, and chair team-around-the-family meetings to track progress and identify additional support needs. Direct work with children and young people will be vital to understanding and addressing their views and worries, ensuring interventions are effective in improving their long-term outcomes.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in conducting assessments and developing support plans
• Proficiency in coordinating multi-agency support
• Ability to chair meetings and guide discussions
• Empathy and the ability to build trust with families
• Knowledge of strength-based approaches in family support