Family Support Worker Early Help Practitioner

Posted 24 March 2026
Salary 208.7
LocationTwickenham TW1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceOR25730

Job description

3-month contract with a local authority

Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner

Summary
  • The Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner is a vital role within a local authority, offered on a 3-month contract. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, child-focused early help interventions to children, young people, and families. The primary aim is to provide timely and tailored support to prevent the need for escalation to statutory services.
Responsibilities
  • Complete comprehensive whole-family assessments using the organisation’s assessment and planning framework.
  • Develop high-quality SMART plans in collaboration with children, young people, and families.
  • Identify strengths, needs, risks, and desired outcomes for each family.
  • Ensure the child’s voice and best interests remain central to all planning and decision-making.
Essential Experience
  • Experience providing support to children, young people, and families with complex or emerging needs.
  • Experience conducting assessments and delivering targeted family interventions.
  • Experience coordinating multi-agency support and partnership working.
  • Experience keeping accurate case records and working within safeguarding frameworks.
Essential Qualifications
  • Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Years, Social Care, Youth Work, Education, Health, or a related field.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 36 hours per week
  • Location: 44 York Street, Twickenham, Greater London, TW1 3BW, United Kingdom
  • The role requires an enhanced DBS.
  • Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
  • Application deadline: 27th March 2026, apply ASAP.