3-month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To provide early help and targeted support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families, preventing escalation to statutory social care services. The role focuses on delivering the right help at the right time, in line with the Supporting Families Agenda, by conducting holistic family assessments, developing personalized plans, and coordinating interventions with partner agencies to achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Undertake comprehensive, holistic family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risks.
Work collaboratively with families to develop tailored, outcome-focused support plans.
Coordinate and monitor targeted interventions, ensuring support is appropriate and effective.
Facilitate and chair Team Around the Child (TAC) meetings to review progress and adapt plans.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, parents, and carers.
Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies to deliver joined-up services.
Maintain accurate, timely case records in line with service policies and confidentiality requirements.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience working directly with children, young people, and families, preferably in an early help or targeted support setting.
Experience of completing holistic assessments and creating personalized, outcome-based plans.

Essential Qualification Required

Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant field such as Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Early Years, or Health.
Social Work England Registration

Additional Information

Requirements

Proven experience working directly with children, young people, and families
Experience of completing holistic assessments and creating personalized, outcome-based plans
Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant field
Social Work England Registration

Family Service Worker