Family Practitioner - Basingstoke

Hampshire County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking two Family Practitioners to join their team in Basingstoke. You will support children and families by managing a caseload, collaborating with social workers, and delivering family support interventions. The ideal candidate has experience working with families, excellent communication skills, and must have a valid driver’s licence as travel within Hampshire is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and their families.
• Drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload with tailored support and interventions.
• Collaborating with social workers and other professionals.
• Delivering tasks within the Hampshire Approach framework.

Skills

Experience working with children and their families

Strong skills in motivating and engaging families

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Job description

We’re thrilled to welcome two passionate and dynamic Family Practitioners to the Basingstoke District of Childrens Services! If you're enthusiastic, driven, and eager to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families in Basingstoke.

What you’ll do:

As aFamily Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children and their families. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload with tailored support and interventions
• Collaborating with social workers and other professionals to assess needs and develop comprehensive family plans
• Delivering a range of tasks and interventions within our strengths-based Hampshire Approach framework

What we’re looking for:

We’re seeking practitioners who bring:

• Experience working with children and their families
• Strong skills in motivating and engaging families to achieve positive outcomes
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.