Family Help School & Community Practitioner

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hornsea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Help - School and Community Practitioner to support children and families in their communities. This role involves providing early intervention support, coordinating multi-agency assessments, and empowering families to thrive. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline and experience working with children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven team focused on making a positive impact.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and families to deliver preventative interventions.
• Understanding of social and economic factors affecting family outcomes.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-agency support and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention and parenting support in schools, homes, and community settings.
• Support schools to deliver the Family Help offer and promote positive engagement.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to assessments and family plans.
• Champion the voice of the child and promote trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Partnership working

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline

Job description

The job itself

Join Our Team as a Family Help - School and Community Practitioner

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive in their communities? Do you want to be part of a service that places early intervention, relationships, and family-led solutions at the heart of everything we do?

We'relooking for a Family Help - School and Community Practitioner to join our dedicated team in East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with schools, colleges, and community partners to support children and families at key transition points and help prevent needs from escalating.

About the Role

As a School and Community Practitioner, you'll be the key link between early help and education settings, providing advice, guidance, and support to families and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention and parenting support in schools, homes, and community settings.
• Support schools to deliver theFamilyHelp offer and promote positive engagement.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to assessments and family plans.
• Champion the voice of the child and promote trauma-informed practice.

This is a frontline role where your ability to build relationships, navigate complex needs, and empower families will be key to achieving positive outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Has experience working with children, young people, and families to deliver preventative interventions.
• Understands the social and economic factors affecting family outcomes.
• Can lead and coordinate multi-agency support and assessments.
• Hasstrong communication, conflict resolution, and partnership working skills.
• Is flexible and confident working across schools and communities.
• Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a service aligned with national reforms and the Best StartinLife vision.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
• Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Help shape the future of Family Help in East Riding.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that puts children and families first.