Family Practitioner: Early Intervention & Group Support

Action for Children; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and leave options

Professional training opportunities

Parental leave options

Employer pension contribution 5%

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing Day

Job summary

Action for Children in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Family Practitioner on a fixed term 12‑month contract, full time (37 hours per week). The role focuses on delivering early intervention and group programmes to support children, young people and families awaiting specialist CYP services.

You will facilitate structured groups, adapt sessions for SEN, collaborate with schools and health partners, maintain records, and help build resilience and wellbeing in families.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating groups and supporting families.
• Experience with children and young people with SEN or related needs.
• Ability to work with multi‑agency partners and contribute to safeguarding and early intervention approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive group programmes for children, young people, parents and carers, including Decider Skills, Togetherness (Understanding Your Child), Sleep Programmes and other evidence‑based interventions.
• Provide early intervention support for families awaiting specialist CYP services, offering practical advice, guidance and tailored strategies that build resilience and improve wellbeing.
• Adapt content and delivery to meet the needs of children and young people with SEN, including autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences, ensuring sessions are accessible, welcoming and responsive.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals and partner agencies, contributing to coordinated support plans, multi‑agency meetings and safeguarding processes while advocating for the needs and voices of children and young people.
• Maintain high‑quality records and monitor outcomes, identifying strengths, needs and appropriate support pathways in line with organisational policies and data protection requirements.

Skills

Group facilitation

Family support

SEN experience

Engagement skills

Job description

Action for Children in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Family Practitioner on a fixed term 12‑month contract, full time (37 hours per week). The role focuses on delivering early intervention and group programmes to support children, young people and families awaiting specialist CYP services.

You will facilitate structured groups, adapt sessions for SEN, collaborate with schools and health partners, maintain records, and help build resilience and wellbeing in families.