Family Support Practitioner — Early Help & Child Welfare

Family Practitioner Service – Staffordshire Moorlands

We are offering a permanent part‑time position as a Family Practitioner. The role involves working closely with children and families, collaborating with social workers, and supporting children in need.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead early help assessments and plans
• Collaborate with social workers to support children in need
• Contribute to parenting assessments
• Support mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and life‑story work
• Complete accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work with children, young people and their families

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families or relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and families in homes, delivering direct work and engaging children, families and carers creatively
• Flexible working hours – available for evenings and weekends as required
• Current UK driving licence and vehicle
• Desire to work with children and families to provide timely support and help keep families together where safe

We support flexible working arrangements.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. Applications from all backgrounds and communities are encouraged. We welcome applications that meet the minimum essential criteria and offer a guaranteed interview for suitable candidates.

All successful candidates will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information please contact Marie Brockley at marie.brockley@staffordshire.gov.uk.

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