Family Support Practitioner
Salary: £26,824 – £29,540 per annum
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time, Part Time
Hours per week: 37 & 22
Work Base: Various Family Hubs in Mansfield
Working Arrangements: Office Based
Competency Framework: Tier 7a
Number of posts: 3
Interview date: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 25 June 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with children, young people, families, and partner agencies. We call this ‘Our Nottinghamshire Approach’. Watch the two-minute animation to learn more.
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, supporting families and children to thrive, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
In This Rewarding Role, You Will
- Deliver and review a range of family support services within the home and community.
- Provide one-to-one support to families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
- Implement evidence-based parenting programmes and interventions tailored to individual family needs.
- Collaborate with other professionals to create a supportive network for families.
- Maintain accurate records of your work and progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.
To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need
- A qualification in Health and Social Care, Childcare or a related field (NVQ Level 3 or above).
- A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and families.
- Knowledge of child development, family systems, and effective intervention strategies.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with families and colleagues.
- The ability to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly.
We Offer
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Generous leave entitlements and a supportive environment.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Louise Clarke on 01158788160 or by email louise.clarke2@nottscc.gov.uk.
Your Appointment
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Equal Opportunities
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we welcome applicants with disabilities to be considered for an interview if they meet the minimum criteria. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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