Family Outreach Support Worker Training
Community Support Skills
Family Outreach Support Worker Training is a specialised program designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support families in need effectively. This course focuses on safeguarding, relationship-building, and addressing family issues, empowering learners to make a real difference in communities. Ideal for individuals pursuing careers in social work, family support, or community services, the training provides a practical understanding of UK legislation, policies, and professional guidance. By combining theory with practical approaches, learners are prepared to assess needs, provide timely interventions, and foster positive family outcomes. Graduates emerge ready to work with diverse families, tackle challenges, and contribute to a safer, healthier society.
Real-World Benefits
Graduates of this course gain the skills to support vulnerable families, address social challenges, and implement safeguarding measures, contributing to community wellbeing and child protection. By learning to navigate family dynamics, assess needs, and apply UK policies effectively, learners can work in social services, community outreach, and family support roles, directly impacting the lives of children and families while promoting safety and resilience.
Course Description
The Family Outreach Support Worker Training course begins with an overview of the role of a family support worker and the key responsibilities involved. Learners explore relevant legislation, policies, and guidance to ensure compliance with UK standards. Modules cover identifying and resolving family issues, including practical strategies for intervention and support. Safeguarding is emphasised, with training on assessing needs and providing appropriate help. The course also focuses on building strong, trust-based relationships with families, equipping learners to work effectively in challenging environments and provide lasting positive impact.
Understand the role and responsibilities of a family support worker
Apply UK legislation, policy, and guidance in family support
Identify, assess, and resolve common family issues
Implement safeguarding measures and provide help effectively
Build trusting and effective relationships with families
Aspiring family support workers and outreach professionals
Individuals pursuing careers in social work or community services
Professionals seeking safeguarding and family support training
Those working with children, vulnerable adults, or families in need
Comprehensive training with a practical and UK-focused approach
Expert instructors with real-world experience in family support
Flexible online learning to suit working professionals
Accredited program with UK-recognised certification
Focus on safeguarding, intervention strategies, and relationship building
Prepares learners for immediate application in community and social care roles
Family Support Worker – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
Outreach Worker – £23,000 to £32,000 per year
Safeguarding Officer – £25,000 to £35,000 per year
Community Support Worker – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
Senior Family Outreach Coordinator – £30,000 to £45,000 per year
Course Curriculum
| Module 1 - The role of family support worker | |||
| The functions, work environment, and daily activities of a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| The key responsibilities of a family support worker and different specialisations | 00:15:00 | ||
| The key qualities of a family support worker and what a family support worker should expect | 00:15:00 | ||
| Duties as a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Professional development, career prospects, and anticipated salary as a family support worker | 00:05:00 | ||
| A day in the life of a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Pros and cons of being a family support worker | 00:05:00 | ||
| Work-life balance as a family support worker | 00:15:00 | ||
| Top tips for family support workers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 2 - Legislation, policy, and guidance | |||
| Introduction to legislation, policy, and guidance | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – England | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Children and Families Act 2014 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – England | 00:15:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Scotland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – Scotland | 00:15:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Northern Ireland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Policy and guidance – Northern Ireland | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Wales | 00:05:00 | ||
| Overview of legislation – Wales | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 3 - The family issues and solving them | |||
| Parental mental health – how to help children living with parents with mental health problems | 00:15:00 | ||
| Parental mental health – intervention and support for children and families | 00:15:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – how to help children living with parents who misuse alcohol and drugs | 00:05:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – assessing the risk of parental alcohol and drug misuse | 00:05:00 | ||
| Parental substance misuse – intervention and support for children and families | 00:05:00 | ||
| Domestic abuse – what is domestic abuse? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Separation, divorce, and parental responsibility | 00:05:00 | ||
| Separation, divorce, and contact | 00:05:00 | ||
| General advice on talking about difficult topics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Books to help talking about difficult topics | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 4 - Safeguarding - assessing need and providing help | |||
| Introduction to safeguarding – a child-centred, coordinated approach | 00:30:00 | ||
| Early help | 00:30:00 | ||
| Access, referral, and information sharing | 00:30:00 | ||
| Disabled children, carers, youth establishments, and contextual safeguarding | 00:15:00 | ||
| Assessment purpose, protocols, principles, and parameters | 00:15:00 | ||
| Analysis, outcomes, and timeliness | 00:30:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 1 | 00:30:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 2 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Processes for managing individual Part 3 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5 - Building relationships | |||
| Types of family and what makes healthy families | 00:15:00 | ||
| Why relationships are key to good social work | 00:30:00 | ||
| The importance of relationships in social work to relationships in social work | 00:30:00 | ||
| The personal qualities required for relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Working on empathy to build relationships | 00:15:00 | ||
| The professional attributes required for relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Self-knowledge and professional use of self in relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| Taking an individualised approach, involving the parents, what parents want from the relationship, sharing information, and building trust | 00:30:00 | ||
| Challenges in relationship building | 00:15:00 | ||
| The difference between getting the relationship right and getting it wrongb | 00:30:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Family Outreach Support Worker Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Family Outreach Support Worker Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Refer a Friend | |||
| Refer a Friend and Claim One Course for FREE | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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