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Worcestershire County Council
Job Title: Outreach Worker
Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Location: 1x Redditch and Wychavon, 1 x Worcester and Malvern
Team: Families First
Contract: Fixed Term Contract 2 years
Our Families First District Teams works with children, young people and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating. We focus on keeping families together, building resilience, and supporting positive, sustainable change—particularly for those on the edge of care.
The Role
We are looking for a committed and skilled Outreach Support Workers to join our Families First service. You will work directly with families where there are emerging or increasing needs, including those supported through Targeted Intervention or Child in Need plans or at risk of entering care.
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You will provide intensive, practical and emotional support, helping families to overcome challenges and achieve better outcomes for their children.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored interventions to children, young people and families within their homes and communities
- Support families through periods of crisis and change to reduce the risk of family breakdown
- Build strong, trusting relationships that empower families to make and sustain positive changes
- Work with young people facing complex issues, including exploitation risks, disengagement from education, and behavioural challenges
- Support access to education, training, and employment opportunities
- Work collaboratively with social workers and partner agencies including schools, health services and voluntary organisations
- Contribute to assessments, child in need plans and reviews
- Work as lead practitioner with families completing assessment and chairing Team Around the Family meetings
- Maintain accurate records and provide written reports
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For Further Information Please Contact:
Redditch and Wychavon
Lisa Turner
familiesfirstraw@worcestershire.gov.uk
Worcester and Malvern
Nicola Baker
familiesfirstWM@worcestershire.gov.uk
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 5th June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: 16th June 2026
Attached Documents
JDPS WCF template - Outreach Worker - WCC.docx
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