Family Hubs Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working and career progression

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts and salary sacrifice perks

Free parking

Confidential wellbeing support

Generous leave package

Job summary

A local government organization in Shrewsbury is looking for a Family Hubs Practitioner to support children and families through an early help approach. You will coordinate and lead home-based support while facilitating group work across diverse communities. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a generous leave package. A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families is essential. Interested candidates can contact the Team Manager for further information.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families through an early help approach.
• Skills in identifying and assessing the needs of children, young people & families.
• Commitment to ensuring that families achieve the best possible life outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Join the development of Family Hubs to support children and families.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead home-based support as a key worker.
• Facilitate group work across diverse communities.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Skills in assessing needs of children and families

Planning and coordinating home-based support

Experience in facilitating group work

Job description

Family Hubs Practitioners

Part time 18.5

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join us in our ongoing development of Family Hubs. As part of developing our FamilyHub offer we are committed to delivering the right support at the right time, and in the most effective way for children and families through a whole family approach to assessment, planning and delivery of evidence based programmes.

About you

You will bring experience of working with children and families through an early help approach. You will have skills in identifying and assessing the needs of children, young people & families, planning, coordinating and leading Home‑based support and intervention as a key worker. You will also have experience of delivering and facilitating groupwork sessions, across diverse communities and a commitment to ensuring that children, young people and families achieve the best possible life outcomes.

For further information on the role please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification. Additionally, if you would like to find out more about this role contact Team Manager Helen Rumbles via email [e-mail].

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

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We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model — whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

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Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

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Attached documents

Job Description - Family Hubs Brief Support Practitioner