Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker Location: Plymouth Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £20.29 per hour (Umbrella) / £15.56 per hour (PAYE) About the Role Plymouth City Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join their Front Door Service. This is a vital role at the first point of contact for children and families, ensuring that those in need receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities Screen and triage incoming referrals, assessing levels of need and risk Coordinate appropriate support for vulnerable children and families Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver a joined-up approach Communicate directly with families, offering guidance and signposting to relevant early help services Identify safeguarding concerns and ensure risks are responded to appropriately Complete requests for information from partner agencies in a timely and professional mannerWhat We’re Looking For Experience working with children, young people, and families Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Excellent communication and organisational skills Experience working within a multi-agency setting is desirable If you’re passionate about supporting families and want to play a key role in safeguarding children, we’d love to hear from you