Family Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Stafford is looking for a Family Practitioner. You will support families and children, leading early assessments and collaborating with social workers. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 and experience in family support. Training is provided for the restorative practice approach. This is a fixed-term contract until February 2026, offering a fulfilling role with community impact.

Benefits

Access to rewards and benefits programs

Career growth support

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience in working with children and families.
• Experience delivering direct work within family settings.
• Possession of a current UK driving license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead early help assessments and plans.
• Collaborate with social workers to support children in need.
• Complete documentation and reports related to work with families.

Skills

Experience supporting children and families

Flexibility with working hours

Creative engagement techniques

Education

NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families

Job description

Looking for a change? A job where you can make a difference to the lives of children and their families?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Family Practitioner to join our team in Stafford on a Fixed Term Contract until February 2026. Our dedicated team works across South Staffs District, providing support and early interventions that positively impact children and families, empowering parents and carers to be confident in their roles.

We deliver a restorative practice model focused on keeping families together through a community-based approach. No prior experience with this method? No worries – we provide full training to bring you up to speed. Working with us involves collaboration across different teams, sharing best practices, knowledge, and experience to continually improve our services. Support is vital as we navigate the diverse challenges of a large county—together, we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.

Main Responsibilities

Our Family Practitioners are key workers supporting children and families. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading early help assessments and plans
• Collaborating with social workers to support children in need
• Contributing to parenting assessments
• Supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution, and life story work
• Completing accurate documentation, reports, and records related to your work with children, young people, and families

Throughout your work, you'll support children and families using a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Family Practitioner, you will have:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience
• Experience supporting children and families within their homes, delivering direct work, and engaging creatively
• Flexibility with working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
• A current UK driving license and vehicle

Above all, you will have a genuine desire to work with children and families, providing the right support at the right time to help keep families together where it is safe to do so.

For further information, please contact Laura Lowton, Family Practitioner Lead, at [e-mail]. Interviews are scheduled for the week starting 18th August 2025.

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymize 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 no ordinary county council. Our values, created through colleague feedback and best practices, underpin our community spirit and ambition for a better future. We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of belonging and pride in the difference we make daily for Staffordshire residents.

Our benefits include access to rewards and benefits programs, supporting your career growth and work-life balance. As an employer, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting minimum criteria, and this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, with disclosures of unspent and certain spent convictions required if applicable.