Role: Family Support Worker (Across London and outer London) Location: London Purpose of Role: Candidate must have experience of working with children and their families in regard to safeguarding and support for families. Should have experience of providing parenting advice, understanding of child development, systemic model, risks in relation to child protection and experience of direct work with children. Key competencies required: Must have experience of working with children and their families Must be able to provide safegaurding and support for families Carry a caseload and effectively manage the workload with available resources. Providing support, assistance & coaching to families or single clients who will be homeless with advice in such areas, but not exclusively, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long term accommodation options. Motivating clients to take action to improve their situation and life chances. • Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living. Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living. Developing and reviewing solution focussed and person centred action/support plans with both short and long term aims as required to meet the needs of the customer.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Role: Family Support Worker (Across London and outer London) Location: London Purpose of Role: Candidate must have experience of working with children and their families in regard to safeguarding and support for families. Should have experience of providing parenting advice, understanding of child development, systemic model, risks in relation to child protection and experience of direct work with children. Key competencies required: Must have experience of working with children and their families Must be able to provide safegaurding and support for families Carry a caseload and effectively manage the workload with available resources. Providing support, assistance & coaching to families or single clients who will be homeless with advice in such areas, but not exclusively, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long term accommodation options. Motivating clients to take action to improve their situation and life chances. • Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living. Supporting clients, in a way that is outcome focused to motivate, enthuse and build individual talents, towards successful independent living. Developing and reviewing solution focussed and person centred action/support plans with both short and long term aims as required to meet the needs of the customer.
To fulfil the statutory role of Personal Adviser and deliver the range of legal duties outlined in the Children Act 1989 to young people aged 16 to 25 who have been looked after by the council. To hold a caseload of young people and advise, assist and support them to achieve positive outcomes as outlined in their Pathway Plan, ensuring the council remains in contact with them and enables them to make a positive transition to independence and adulthood. This may include partnership working to prevent or reduce the risk and vulnerability factors associated with care leavers, including those who have unsettled immigration status. To implement and review Pathway Plans, through direct work with the young people, their families, their communities and carers (where appropriate) and support networks, using evidence-based models of support. To deliver the Local Offer for Care Leavers with partner agencies. Commitment to Diversity: As a member of the service, to take individual and collective professional responsibility for championing the council's diversity agenda, proactively implementing initiatives which secure equality of access and outcomes. Commit to continually developing personal understanding of diversity
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
To fulfil the statutory role of Personal Adviser and deliver the range of legal duties outlined in the Children Act 1989 to young people aged 16 to 25 who have been looked after by the council. To hold a caseload of young people and advise, assist and support them to achieve positive outcomes as outlined in their Pathway Plan, ensuring the council remains in contact with them and enables them to make a positive transition to independence and adulthood. This may include partnership working to prevent or reduce the risk and vulnerability factors associated with care leavers, including those who have unsettled immigration status. To implement and review Pathway Plans, through direct work with the young people, their families, their communities and carers (where appropriate) and support networks, using evidence-based models of support. To deliver the Local Offer for Care Leavers with partner agencies. Commitment to Diversity: As a member of the service, to take individual and collective professional responsibility for championing the council's diversity agenda, proactively implementing initiatives which secure equality of access and outcomes. Commit to continually developing personal understanding of diversity
Currently working with a number of London Local Authorities looking to bring on Early Help Practitioners into their childrens teams. Previous Early Help experience or Family support experience is essential. The Early Help Practitioner will play a key role in delivering early intervention and support services to children, young people, and families to improve their outcomes. By working collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies, you will ensure that timely, targeted, and appropriate support is provided to reduce the need for statutory intervention. Work directly with families, children, and young people to assess their needs and develop tailored support plans. Deliver one-to-one or group-based interventions to address issues such as parenting, education, emotional well-being, and social development. Undertake holistic assessments of need, using tools such as the Early Help Assessment (EHA). Create action plans in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners to meet identified needs. Monitor and review progress, adapting plans as necessary to achieve outcomes. Work in partnership with schools, social services, health services, and other relevant agencies to coordinate and deliver a joined-up approach. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, such as Team Around the Family (TAF) or child protection meetings. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local policies and procedures. Escalate cases where necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people Please contact Mia for more information about live vacancies!
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Currently working with a number of London Local Authorities looking to bring on Early Help Practitioners into their childrens teams. Previous Early Help experience or Family support experience is essential. The Early Help Practitioner will play a key role in delivering early intervention and support services to children, young people, and families to improve their outcomes. By working collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies, you will ensure that timely, targeted, and appropriate support is provided to reduce the need for statutory intervention. Work directly with families, children, and young people to assess their needs and develop tailored support plans. Deliver one-to-one or group-based interventions to address issues such as parenting, education, emotional well-being, and social development. Undertake holistic assessments of need, using tools such as the Early Help Assessment (EHA). Create action plans in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners to meet identified needs. Monitor and review progress, adapting plans as necessary to achieve outcomes. Work in partnership with schools, social services, health services, and other relevant agencies to coordinate and deliver a joined-up approach. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, such as Team Around the Family (TAF) or child protection meetings. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local policies and procedures. Escalate cases where necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people Please contact Mia for more information about live vacancies!
