Family Help Lead Practitioner — Hybrid Family Support

Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Family Help Lead Practitioner to support children, young people and families through the Family Help service. You will deliver interventions, assess needs and help families achieve positive, sustainable change.

You will lead multi-agency work, maintain records and work in a trauma-informed, restorative way, with a focus on safeguarding and collaborative problem solving to prevent escalation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions and provide practical and emotional support to families facing challenges such as parenting difficulties, mental health concerns, domestic abuse, exploitation and financial hardship.
• Serve as the main point of contact for children, young people and families requiring support through the Family Help service.
• Lead or contribute to Team Around the Family meetings and support safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports and respond to emerging risks.
• Work flexibly using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to support families in routine and crisis situations.

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Family Help Lead Practitioner to support children, young people and families through the Family Help service. You will deliver interventions, assess needs and help families achieve positive, sustainable change.

You will lead multi-agency work, maintain records and work in a trauma-informed, restorative way, with a focus on safeguarding and collaborative problem solving to prevent escalation.