Family Case Worker

Family First Case Manager

Location: Knowsley Contract Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £20 Umbrella P/H

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Family First Case Manager to join a dedicated team delivering targeted and co-ordinated interventions to families with children aged 0-18 years who present with a range of complex and interrelated needs.

This role focuses on empowering families to achieve better outcomes, including improved school attendance, emotional health and well-being, strengthened relationships, reduced risk-taking behaviours, and enhanced employability.

• Undertake holistic Early Help Assessments in partnership with families to identify strengths, risks, and areas for support.

• Act as Lead Professional, developing and implementing outcome-focused Family Plans and co-ordinating multi-agency interventions.

• Deliver practical, evidence-based support including parenting programmes, one-to-one work, and group sessions to promote positive family change.

• Lead Team Around the Family meetings and ensure progress is monitored through regular reviews and collaborative working.

• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and contribute to performance and audit processes.

• Support the development and delivery of innovative prevention and early intervention programmes for young people and parents.

• Promote restorative practice and a "Think Family" approach across all aspects of work.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience of working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of early help processes, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.

• Possess strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

• Be confident in engaging families who may be resistant to support and in delivering practical, solution-focused interventions.

• Be flexible to work some evenings and weekends where required.