Family Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing programme

LGPS pension

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Family Practitioner to support children and families, delivering tailored interventions and building plans centered on each child’s needs. You’ll collaborate with Social Workers and other professionals to empower families and keep children safe at home.

The role emphasizes strengths-based Hampshire Approach, practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused work to help families overcome challenges and build on their strengths.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable and committed to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, parents and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience with families

Strong communication

Mediation skills

Report writing

IT systems confident

Flexibility

Tools

IT systems

Job description

As a Family Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You’ll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family’s unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you’ll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children’s needs at the heart of decision‑making.

You’ll join a dedicated team using the strengths‑based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship‑building, and solution‑focused interventions, you’ll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.

What you’ll do

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.

Why join us

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Children’s Services Practitioner, Early Help Practitioner, Family Intervention Worker, Case Worker.