Family Practitioner: Impactful Child & Family Support

Community Care Live; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options (9-day fortn?

Job summary

Community Care Live in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Practitioner to support children and families, delivering tailored interventions that address each family’s unique circumstances. You’ll work with Social Workers and other professionals to contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that prioritise children's needs.

Joining a Hampshire Approach inspired team, you’ll provide practical support, build relationships, and use mediation to improve family dynamics.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience in family support

Strong communication

Mediation skills

Report writing

IT literacy

Job description

Community Care Live in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Practitioner to support children and families, delivering tailored interventions that address each family’s unique circumstances. You’ll work with Social Workers and other professionals to contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that prioritise children's needs.

Joining a Hampshire Approach inspired team, you’ll provide practical support, build relationships, and use mediation to improve family dynamics.