Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21.16 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £21.16 PAYE / £27.59 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1607274 |
Summary
Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner
Location: Kingston & Richmond (based at 44 York Street or local hubs)
Contract: initially for 3 months, likely to be extended
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:15
Rate: £21.16 PAYE / £27.59 Umbrella
Achieving for Children is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner to join the Child and Family Help Team. This role provides vital support to children, young people, and families across Kingston and Richmond during a period of long-term staff absence.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of a qualified social worker, you’ll deliver targeted early help and specialist interventions to prevent escalation into Child Protection services. You’ll be based in one of our offices, youth centres, or family hubs, coordinating multi-agency support and developing SMART plans that prioritise the wellbeing of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans
Deliver high-quality interventions aligned with AfC’s framework and safeguarding procedures
Act as lead professional, coordinating multi-agency partnerships (Team Around the Child)
Maintain clear professional boundaries and accurate records of all interventions
Respond to complex family needs with empathy, structure, and accountability
Collaborate with children, young people, and families to set realistic goals and track progress
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or early help role
Strong communication, organisation, and ICT skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of children’s services and multi-agency working
GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to enter CQC-registered settings (vaccination status may be required)
Location: Kingston & Richmond (based at 44 York Street or local hubs)
Contract: initially for 3 months, likely to be extended
Hours: 36 per week | Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:15
Rate: £21.16 PAYE / £27.59 Umbrella
Achieving for Children is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Support Worker / Early Help Practitioner to join the Child and Family Help Team. This role provides vital support to children, young people, and families across Kingston and Richmond during a period of long-term staff absence.
About the Role
Working under the guidance of a qualified social worker, you’ll deliver targeted early help and specialist interventions to prevent escalation into Child Protection services. You’ll be based in one of our offices, youth centres, or family hubs, coordinating multi-agency support and developing SMART plans that prioritise the wellbeing of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans
Deliver high-quality interventions aligned with AfC’s framework and safeguarding procedures
Act as lead professional, coordinating multi-agency partnerships (Team Around the Child)
Maintain clear professional boundaries and accurate records of all interventions
Respond to complex family needs with empathy, structure, and accountability
Collaborate with children, young people, and families to set realistic goals and track progress
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support or early help role
Strong communication, organisation, and ICT skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office)
Knowledge of children’s services and multi-agency working
GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to enter CQC-registered settings (vaccination status may be required)