Family Help Lead Practitioner — Holistic Child & Family Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits and rewards

Learning and development at every CARE

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a fixed-term Family Help Lead Practitioner to work with children and families from pre-birth to 18. The role involves holistic Family Help Assessments, developing family-centred plans, and coordinating multi-agency support in home and community settings.

You will maintain safeguarding standards, document case records, and champion strengths-based practice within the Families First Model.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, plan and deliver family support
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and anti-oppressive practice

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families from pre-birth to age 18
• Carry out holistic Family Help Assessments with families facing various needs
• Create and deliver family-centred plans prioritising the child's voice
• Act as Family Help Lead Practitioner, coordinating multi-agency support
• Build trusting relationships to help families identify strengths and achieve lasting change
• Support families facing domestic abuse, mental health needs, substance misuse, neglect, parenting challenges or wider pressures
• Provide home and community-based support using evidence-based approaches
• Keep high-quality case records and safeguard appropriately
• Model strengths-based practice in line with Families First Model

Skills

Assessment and planning

Communication and partnership-working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in statutory or community services

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a fixed-term Family Help Lead Practitioner to work with children and families from pre-birth to 18. The role involves holistic Family Help Assessments, developing family-centred plans, and coordinating multi-agency support in home and community settings.

You will maintain safeguarding standards, document case records, and champion strengths-based practice within the Families First Model.