Family Early Help Practitioner

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority organization in London seeks an experienced Family Early Help Practitioner to work with vulnerable children and families. The role involves conducting assessments, developing family plans, and providing various forms of support to improve outcomes for children. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in Early Help settings, with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position offers 36 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience of direct work with children and families in an Early Help setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development and early intervention.
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake whole family assessments and develop SMART family plans.
• Work with families facing issues such as poor school attendance and safeguarding.
• Deliver direct work with children, parents, and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Multi-agency working

Education

Relevant qualification at Level 4 or above

Job description

Family Early Help Practitioner

Contract: 3 months initially

Hours: 36 hours per week

Rate: £31 per hour (Umbrella) (£22 PAYE an hour)

Location: Southwark (community/outreach based)

Role Overview

Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Family Early Help Practitioner to work with vulnerable children and families to prevent escalation to statutory services. You will engage families in recognising the need for change, complete whole family assessments, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake whole family assessments and develop SMART family plans
• Work with families facing issues such as poor school attendance, safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and exploitation
• Act as Lead Professional, coordinating Team Around the Family meetings
• Deliver direct work with children, parents and families (1:1, family or group)
• Promote school attendance and prevent exclusion, including work with children missing education
• Work closely with schools, health, police, social care and voluntary agencies
• Maintain high-quality case recording and produce concise reports
• Manage a caseload and deliver flexible outreach across the borough

Requirements

• Relevant qualification at Level 4 or above
• Experience of direct work with children and families in an Early Help setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development and early intervention
• Confident multi-agency working and ability to lead family plans
• Excellent communication, analytical and IT skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings