Job Purpose
To provide high-quality outreach and home-based Early Help support to children, young people, and families using a whole-family approach. The role focuses on delivering targeted interventions that improve outcomes, reduce risk, prevent escalation to statutory services, and promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and young people.
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Manage a caseload of children and families requiring targeted Early Help support.
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Complete Early Help Assessments (EHAT) and develop effective support plans.
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Act as Lead Professional, coordinating Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and multi-agency interventions.
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Provide intensive outreach and home-based support to children, young people, and families with complex needs.
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Support families in developing positive parenting strategies and improving family relationships.
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Assess risk, monitor progress, and review support plans to achieve positive outcomes.
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Work collaboratively with social care, education, health, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records using electronic case management systems.
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Undertake home visits and deliver practical interventions in community settings.
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Support supervised family contact where required.
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Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of the role.
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Attend supervision, training, case reviews, and multi-agency meetings to support continuous professional development and service improvement.
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Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care, family support, or Early Help environment.
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Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and Early Help processes.
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Experience completing assessments and coordinating multi-agency support plans.
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Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently within agreed timescales.
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Competent IT skills with experience maintaining accurate electronic records.
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Enhanced DBS clearance.
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable, depending on service requirements).
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Location: Liverpool - City Wide
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Hours per Week: 35 Hours
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Payment: Bi-weekly
