CwD Family Help Practitioner - Hybrid Lead

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

Job summary

Suffolk County Council invites applications for a CwD Family Help Practitioner based in the County Children & Young People Disability Service. You’ll work in Team Around the Family, hybrid and community based, supporting children with disabilities and their families, driving improvements.

Responsibilities include lead professional duties, home visits and assessments using Signs of Safety, providing practical and emotional support, and collaboration with social workers and health colleagues.

Qualifications

• A Level 4 practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
• A strong commitment to Suffolk’s WE ASPIRE values.
• Understanding of early intervention, prevention and child development.
• Experience working directly with children and families, including those with complex needs or safeguarding concerns.
• 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 developing meaningful plans.
• Carry out home visits, assessments and planned interventions using Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
• Provide practical and emotional support to help families navigate issues.
• Collaborate with social workers, health colleagues and other agencies for coordinated support.
• Maintain clear, accurate case records and ensure safeguarding concerns are elevated appropriately.
• Organise workload, problem solve and participate in multi‑agency meetings.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Driving licence

Education

A Level 4 practitioner qualification or equivalent

Job description

Suffolk County Council invites applications for a CwD Family Help Practitioner based in the County Children & Young People Disability Service. You’ll work in Team Around the Family, hybrid and community based, supporting children with disabilities and their families, driving improvements.

Responsibilities include lead professional duties, home visits and assessments using Signs of Safety, providing practical and emotional support, and collaboration with social workers and health colleagues.