Outreach Family Support Worker

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Outreach Family Support Worker to join a well-established team at Liverpool City Council.

This role involves working with children and families to provide high-quality, targeted outreach and home-based support.

You will help improve outcomes for children and young people through a whole-family approach, supporting them to access appropriate services and reduce the need for statutory interventions.

• £18.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay


• 35 hours per week


• 3 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

• Act as a Lead Professional for complex cases, conducting early help assessments and coordinating Team Around the Family meetings.


• Provide intensive, targeted support to children (0-25 where SEND applies) and families, focusing on vulnerable groups.


• Assess risk and need, formulating and implementing plans to reduce challenges and improve outcomes.


• Use solution-focused methods aligned with the Signs of Safety model and tools like the Family Outcomes Star.


• Deliver parenting strategies and facilitate meetings to strengthen family relationships.


• Keep accurate records on electronic systems, attend supervision sessions, and contribute to team objectives.


• Promote safeguarding, equality, and the council's values in all aspects of your work.


• Support supervised contact for cases under Early Help and collaborate with multi-agency professionals.

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Education, or Health and Social Care.


• Experience working directly with children, young people, and families, including outreach and home-based support.


• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection, with strong communication and record-keeping skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of child development and experience delivering practical parenting strategies.


• Skills in problem-solving, resilience, and innovative support methods.


• Commitment to continuous professional development and Early Help principles.

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.