Key Worker - Family Help

Key Worker - Family Help - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs Key Worker - Family Help Posted on 22 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 08 November 2026 Department Children’s Social Care & Social Work Department is a required field Salary £14269.5 - £15.779.17 per annum Vacancy type Permanent Hours per week 14 Home Vacancies Key Worker - Family Help About the role Family Help Key Worker - 2 days/week – Be part of something Outstanding at Hillingdon. Ofsted has recognised our strong commitment to children and families—and now we’re looking for dedicated, resilient Family Help Key Workers to help us go even further. In August 2025 we are launched an exciting new Family Help service, embedding key workers within locality-based teams alongside social workers. This model brings support closer to our communities and aligns fully with the DfE Family First Partnership programme, ensuring practice is child-centred, community-focused, and responsive to local needs. This is a pivotal role where you’ll deliver personalised interventions that empower families, build resilience, and reduce reliance on statutory services. As a Family Help Key Worker, you will: Work intensively with children and families across the full spectrum of need—from early help to statutory intervention, including child protection and reunification plans Lead on family help assessments and develop tailored, outcome-focused plans Provide assertive outreach and direct support, helping families achieve sustainable, long-term change Manage a diverse caseload, supporting families experiencing poor mental health, substance misuse, housing instability or parenting challenges Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, and community partners to coordinate multi-agency responses Deliver practical, hands-on support in homes and communities, including, parenting guidance and coaching, facilitating access to services and advocating for children and families. Why Join Us? Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking service shaping the future of Family Help Work in a collaborative, supportive environment alongside skilled professionals Make a real and lasting difference to children and families Contribute to a service recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted You will: Be passionate about early intervention and improving outcomes for children Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment Be confident working directly with families facing complex challenges Have the resilience and drive to support meaningful, long-term change If you’re ready to make a difference and want to be part of a service that is shaping the future of family support, we’d love to hear from you. About You About us We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life. 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles). Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay a