Family Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A county council organization in Lichfield is seeking a Family Practitioner to support children and families. The role includes leading assessments, working collaboratively with social workers, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends. A valid UK driving licence is required, along with a passion for child welfare. This position offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Guaranteed interview for eligible applicants

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families or relevant experience.
• Experience supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work.
• Current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead on early help assessments and plans.
• Work with social workers to support children in need.
• Contribute to parenting assessments and support mediation.

Skills

Experience supporting children and their families

Flexibility with working hours

Creative engagement strategies

Education

NVQ Level 3 related to working with children

Job description

Working with us means collaborating across our different teams and sharing best practices, knowledge, and experience to continually improve our operations. Support is essential, especially as we work in a large county with diverse challenges. Together, we can meet a wide range of needs and demands.

We know you'll want to develop your skills and progress your career, which is why we offer excellent training and development opportunities to support your growth here at Staffordshire. You will be based within the district service area of Lichfield, which is proud to support a 'Family Help' pilot. In this role, you will work closely with social workers to support children in need. Hybrid working is supported, providing a balance between office-based and home working.

Package Description
Main Responsibilities

Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on early help assessments and plans
• Working with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans, and children in care
• Contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution, and Life Story Work
• Supporting the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records related to your work with children, young people, and their families

Throughout your work, you'll support children and families with a restorative practice approach, aiming to keep families together where it is safe to do so.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families or relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work, and being creative in your engagement strategies
• Flexibility with working hours, including potential evening and weekend work
• A current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Above all, you should have a passion for working with children and families to provide the right support at the right time, with the goal of keeping families together when it is safe.

For further information, please contact Family Practitioner Lead, Beccy Davies, at [e-mail]. Interviews will be held on 3 September 2025. Please note that this role is subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are not an ordinary county council. Our values are at the core of who we are as an organization. They were created through colleague feedback and best practices, and they guide how we think and act collectively.

We foster a strong community spirit, bringing our people together and creating a sense of belonging. We are ambitious and focused on a better future, both for Staffordshire and your career.

Our benefits include access to our rewards and benefits package, which you can explore at Careers at Staffordshire.

As an organization committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the minimum criteria, supporting our commitment to inclusivity, including support for care leavers and Armed Forces personnel.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please disclose details of any unspent or unfiltered spent reprimands, warnings, cautions, or convictions in your application.