Empowering 0-5 Family Help Practitioner

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Family Help 0-5 team in the High Peak is recruiting a Practitioner to work with children aged 0-5 and their families, providing practical, evidence-based support.

You will collaborate with partner agencies, develop action plans, track development and deliver early-years interventions and parenting programmes, while maintaining records and contributing to safeguarding. Closing date 25 October 2026. For details contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of children aged 0-5 and building positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Experience in early years and desire to provide early, purposeful support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Working with families and partner agencies to develop clear action plans with measurable outcomes.
• Assessing and tracking children's development and readiness for school.
• Delivering targeted, evidence-based early-years interventions.
• Delivering parenting programmes.
• Providing advice, guidance and signposting to parents and carers.
• Maintaining high-quality records and reports.
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and multi-agency plans.

Job description

Derbyshire County Council's Family Help 0-5 team in the High Peak is recruiting a Practitioner to work with children aged 0-5 and their families, providing practical, evidence-based support.

You will collaborate with partner agencies, develop action plans, track development and deliver early-years interventions and parenting programmes, while maintaining records and contributing to safeguarding. Closing date 25 October 2026. For details contact [e-mail].