Outreach Family Support Worker

Job Description

Outreach Family Support Worker – Early Help
Agency Contract | Initial 3 Months (Possible Extension)

We’re recruiting an experienced Outreach Family Support Worker to support a busy Early Help service within a large public‑sector organisation. This is a frontline, agency role offering meaningful work with children, young people and families using a whole‑family, strengths‑based approach.

The Role You’ll hold complex Early Help cases, including step‑down from social care, providing targeted outreach and home‑based support to improve outcomes and prevent escalation to statutory services. You’ll act as Lead Professional, coordinate multi‑agency plans and work closely with Consultant Social Workers.

• Manage complex Early Help cases (Level 3/2)
• Complete Early Help Assessments and lead TAF meetings
• Provide intensive family and adolescent support
• Support transitions between Early Help and Social Care
• Work in line with Signs of Safety and outcome‑focused practice
• Maintain accurate electronic case records

• Length: Initial 3 months, with strong potential for extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Location: City‑wide (outreach and home visits required)
• Hybrid working:
  • First 4 weeks: 5 days per week in the office (induction)
  • Thereafter: 3 days per week in the office

• Experience working with children, young people and families in Early Help or similar services
• Confident managing complex cases and multi‑agency working
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Enhanced DBS required

• High‑impact agency role
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Opportunity for contract extension

If you’d like to discuss this role further, please contact Emily on

• Dedicated 1:1 support throughout your application and placement
• Competitive pay rates and weekly payroll
• Exclusive roles you won’t find elsewhere
• Free training and professional development opportunities
• £250 referral bonuses for recommending colleagues
• A smooth, friendly and responsive recruitment experience