Family Help Practitioner: Frontline Child & Family Support

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefits programme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Family Help Practitioner to join our Children's Services team. The role can be part-time or full-time and is site-based at a Family Help Hub.

You will support families with medium to high needs, conduct assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans to improve outcomes for children. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, understand safeguarding, and be able to build trusted relationships within a multi-agency team.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level three qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of safeguarding and legislative framework for working with children and families.
• Clear communication and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency team.
• Ability to assess needs and develop effective support plans.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Hub to build trusted relationships with families.
• Carry out assessments to understand the needs and risks for children and families.
• Develop and deliver tailored support and intervention plans.
• Manage a caseload of families with medium to high levels of need.
• Maintain accurate records and produce clear, high-quality reports.
• Work closely with partner agencies to deliver joined-up support.
• Deliver parenting programmes to support confidence and behaviour management.
• Complete regular visits and monitor progress against plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Family Help Practitioner to join our Children's Services team. The role can be part-time or full-time and is site-based at a Family Help Hub.

You will support families with medium to high needs, conduct assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans to improve outcomes for children. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, understand safeguarding, and be able to build trusted relationships within a multi-agency team.