Family Support Worker in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Family Intervention Worker / Family Case Worker to join a Local Authority based in Chester. This is a temporary opportunity working with families experiencing multiple and complex challenges, providing intensive support, advocacy and guidance to improve outcomes for children and young people.

📍 Location: Chester – borough-wide travel required
⏰ Hours: Full-time (flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends)
📅 Contract: Temporary
🔎 DBS: Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barred List checks required
🚗 Travel: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of families experiencing multiple and complex needs.

• Lead and participate in Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and develop holistic assessments and SMART action plans.

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to parents, carers and children to encourage positive behavioural changes.

• Support families in overcoming barriers and accessing appropriate services.

• Advocate for families and coordinate support from statutory and voluntary agencies.

• Work with families experiencing challenges including addiction, offending behaviour, mental health issues, homelessness and unemployment.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.

• Challenge partner agencies where necessary to ensure families receive appropriate support.

• Maintain accurate case records, including children's views and lived experiences.

• Undertake home visits and work flexibly across the borough.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children, young people and families.

• Experience managing complex cases and coordinating support from multiple agencies.

• Experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, offending behaviour and mental health issues.

• Strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding and assessment frameworks.

• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please reply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity.