Family Help Practitioner: Early Intervention & Growth

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Family Help – Universal Practitioner to work within Best Start Family Hubs, delivering practical, strengths-based support to children and families in the local community.

You will visit homes, schools and community settings, run group-based sessions, and contribute to family plans, aiming to prevent escalation and promote early, family-led solutions with empathy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children and families in professional, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Understanding child development (0–5 years).
• Flexible availability including occasional early mornings, evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based sessions and programmes for children and parent carers.
• Support babies and children's basic care and development.
• Contribute to assessments, family plans and multi‑agency meetings.
• Build strong, professional relationships with families and partners.
• Advocate for the voice of the child in all aspects of work.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Family Help – Universal Practitioner to work within Best Start Family Hubs, delivering practical, strengths-based support to children and families in the local community.

You will visit homes, schools and community settings, run group-based sessions, and contribute to family plans, aiming to prevent escalation and promote early, family-led solutions with empathy and teamwork.