Family Support Worker Early Help Practitioner

Posted 24 March 2026
Salary 27.59
LocationKingston upon Thames KT1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceOR25731

Job description

3 months contract with a local authority

Summary
  • The Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner is a pivotal role within a local authority, contracted for 3 months. This position is dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-focused early help interventions to children, young people, and families. The primary aim is to provide timely, tailored support to prevent the escalation of issues 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.
Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Providing support to children, young people, and families with complex or emerging needs.
    • Conducting assessments and delivering targeted family interventions.
    • Coordinating multi-agency support and partnership working.
    • Keeping accurate case records and working within safeguarding frameworks.
  • 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: High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom
  • 2 days WFH, 3 Days onsite 
  • The role requires an enhanced DBS.
  • Bi-weekly payment schedule
  • Application deadline: 27th March 2026, apply ASAP.