Family Practitioner (Havant)

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in England is seeking two Family Practitioners to join their Children’s Services in Havant. This role involves managing a caseload to support children and families through tailored interventions and collaboration with various professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong motivational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a vibrant team dedicated to improving outcomes for families in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and their families is essential.
• Strong skills in motivating and engaging families to achieve positive outcomes are required.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with tailored support and intervention.
• Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to assess needs.
• Deliver a range of tasks and interventions 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 Havant District of Children’s Services! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Family Practitioner, you’ll be at the heart of early help and intervention work - building strong, trusting relationships with families, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them thrive. You’ll work closely with children, parents, and professionals to provide practical, emotional, and tailored support that makes a lasting difference.

Based in Havant and the surrounding areas, you’ll be part of a vibrant local network, delivering services that are responsive, inclusive, and rooted in the strengths of the community.

What you’ll do:
As a Family Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting children and their families. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload with tailored support and intervention
• 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