Wiltshire Council
Outreach Worker
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Salary: £34,434 - £36,363 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people and families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Stronger Families Team as an Outreach Worker.
Our Stronger Families Team is an exciting and innovative model aiming to provide intensive support and care for young people who are at risk of becoming looked after or who have been in care and could now return home to their family. These roles are part of an expansion as SFT develops our reunification work with families, supporting young people and parents to live together again after a period in care.
Role Overview
As an Outreach Worker, your role will be to establish strong relationships with young people and their parents or carers to understand the barriers to achieving positive outcomes. You will work directly with young people and parents or carers to provide appropriate and tailored support to address needs and manage a complex caseload which retain a case-holding social worker. You will develop plans with the families, utilising relationships and resources within their wider support network. You will effectively use your knowledge and experience to de-escalate crisis and prevent volatile situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish strong relationships with young people and their parents or carers.
- Work directly with young people and parents or carers to provide tailored support.
- Develop plans with families utilizing relationships and resources within their wider support network.
- Use knowledge and experience to de-escalate crisis and prevent volatile situations.
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Requirements
We are looking for people who are enthusiastic with proven experience of working with vulnerable adolescents. A strong understanding of child protection policies and procedures and the importance of safeguarding alongside the ability to remain organised and maintain accurate plans and reports will be essential. You will need to be flexible in the support you offer, equipped with the ability to manage competing caseload demands and have a genuine commitment to advocating for vulnerable children and young people.
Why Us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact Details
For more details contact Amelia Mobsby, Team Manager, amelia.mobsby@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 713889 x13889
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Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Application Process
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