Assistant Family Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Family Practitioner to support children, young people and families with early help and targeted services. You will deliver one-to-one and outreach support, run evidence-based programmes and signpost families to appropriate services.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification in a related field, strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple agencies to support families with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential.
• Experience working across multiple agencies to support families with complex needs.
• Be committed to inclusive practice, professional integrity and continuous learning.
• A current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required for travel within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early help and targeted support to children, young people and families.
• Provide one-to-one and outreach support and evidence-based programmes.
• Signpost families to services and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Develop knowledge of local services and community resources to improve access to support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service delivery improvements.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Mediation

Negotiation

Multi-agency working

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years/education/health/child development

Job description

As an Assistant Family Practitioner, you will play a key role in helping children, young people and families achieve positive, lasting change. Working with families of children aged 0-19, you will provide early help and targeted support that builds on family strengths, promotes resilience and helps children thrive safely at home. Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team, you will deliver one-to-one support, outreach appointments and evidence-based programmes, helping families identify goals, overcome challenges and access the right support at the right time. Through strong partnership working and a solution-focused approach, you will contribute to improving outcomes for families across your local community.

What you'll do:

• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, targeted support groups and interventions that help children, young people and families achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide one-to-one, outreach and session-based support, helping families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve agreed goals.
• Offer advice and guidance, signpost families to appropriate services, and identify and escalation safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services, community resources and support networks, helping families access the right support at the right time.
• Maintain accurate records, gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery., Make a meaningful difference by supporting families to create sustainable change and improve outcomes for children and young people., You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
• Level 2 qualification (or above) in early years, education, health, child development or a related field.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with children and young people aged 0-19 and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working to support children and families with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, mediation and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to inclusive practice, professional integrity, continuous learning and delivering positive outcomes for families.
• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for ongoing training, development and professional growth.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.