CwD Family Help Practitioner - Hybrid & Flexible

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave (pro rata)

LGPS pension

Travel, lifestyle, health & wellbeing

Performance-based pay progression

Training & career development

Diverse staff networks

Flexible working options

Right to request flexible working from

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is hiring a Children with Disabilities Family Help Practitioner in the County Children & Young People Disability Service, based within Team Around the Family, with hybrid working options. 37 hours per week and a permanent contract, salary around £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time).

You will provide direct support to children and families, leading on the CwD casework, conducting home visits, assessments and interventions, and working closely with social workers and

Qualifications

• A Level 4 practitioner qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work.
• A strong commitment to Suffolk's WE ASPIRE values.
• An understanding of early intervention, prevention and child development.
• Experience working directly with children and families, including those with complex needs or safeguarding concerns.
• Confidence in delivering evidence based interventions and working creatively to help families make changes.
• The ability to identify risks, communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals.

Responsibilities

• act as the CwD lead professional for families, building trusted relationships and working collaboratively to understand needs and develop meaningful plans.
• carry out home visits, assessments and planned interventions, using the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework to guide your approach.
• provide practical and emotional support, helping families navigate early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues.
• work alongside social workers, health colleagues and other agencies to provide coordinated support.
• maintain clear, accurate and timely case records, making sure every child's story is captured respectfully and professionally.
• recognise safeguarding concerns and elevate them appropriately with support and oversight from management.
• You’ll organise your own workload, problem solve effectively and contribute to group or multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Risk identification

Team collaboration

Home visits

Education

A Level 4 practitioner qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Suffolk County Council is hiring a Children with Disabilities Family Help Practitioner in the County Children & Young People Disability Service, based within Team Around the Family, with hybrid working options. 37 hours per week and a permanent contract, salary around £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time).

You will provide direct support to children and families, leading on the CwD casework, conducting home visits, assessments and interventions, and working closely with social workers and