Outreach Family Support Worker (Grade 6) - Social Care Non-Qualified

OUTREACH FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Directorate: Children and Young People s Services Division: Early Help Job Title: Outreach Family Support Worker Grade: 5 Salary: £23,836 £27,905 Location: Liverpool DBS: Enhanced DBS Reports to: Early Help Consultant Social Worker Job Purpose To provide high-quality, targeted outreach and home-based Early Help support to children, young people and families using a whole-family approach. The role will support children and young people aged 0 25 and their families, helping to prevent escalation to statutory services and ensuring families can access appropriate universal and community services. Ages applies where the SEND Code of Practice is applicable. Key Responsibilities Hold complex Level 3 cases stepped down from Children s Social Care. Complete Early Help Assessments and coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings. Act as Lead Professional, coordinating services and monitoring progress against family plans. Provide intensive, targeted and bespoke support to vulnerable children, young people and families. Support adolescents experiencing complex emotional and mental health difficulties. Assess risk and need and develop plans to reduce identified risks. Work with families using Signs of Safety, solution-focused approaches and the Family Outcomes Star. Develop practical parenting strategies and strengthen parent/carer-child relationships. Carry out home visits and provide direct support within the family environment. ..... full job details .....