Early Help Practitioner - Support Families & Kids (Hybrid)

Shared Services Partnership; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Family Practitioner role at Hampshire County Council supports children, young people and families aged 0–19 with early help and targeted support. You will deliver one-to-one and outreach sessions and work within a team to promote resilience and positive outcomes in the local community.

This permanent hybrid position requires Level 2 qualifications, multi-agency experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or above) in early years, education, health, child development or related field.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) with children 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.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, professional integrity, continuous learning and delivering positive outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes and targeted support.
• Provide one-to-one, outreach and session-based support to families.
• Offer advice, signpost families to appropriate services, and identify safeguarding concerns.
• Develop knowledge of local services and resources to help families access the right support.
• Maintain records, gather feedback and support continuous service improvement.

Skills

Child & family experience

Multi-agency working

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Professional integrity

Continuous learning

Negotiation skills

Education

Level 2 qualification (early years/education/health/child development)

Job description

The Assistant Family Practitioner role at Hampshire County Council supports children, young people and families aged 0–19 with early help and targeted support. You will deliver one-to-one and outreach sessions and work within a team to promote resilience and positive outcomes in the local community.

This permanent hybrid position requires Level 2 qualifications, multi-agency experience, and excellent communication.