Family Support Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting Family Support Practitioners to join our Family Hub services across Nottinghamshire (Bassetlaw). You will deliver 1-1 support and parenting programmes, collaborate with health, education and social care partners, and empower families to thrive in their homes and communities.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, 5 GCSEs including English, and 3+ years experience with families. Flexible working across hubs and occasional evenings/weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience with children & families.
• Experience of working with families of school age children & teenagers is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills & a passion for meeting the wholistic needs of families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 support & parenting programmes.
• Work with partners across health, education & social care.
• Empower families to thrive in their homes & communities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Holistic family support

Education

NVQ Level 3

5 GCSEs including English

Job description

Job Description / Person Specification

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Salary

£26,824 - £29,540 per annum

Salary

£26,824 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week

37, 30, 22.5

Work Base

Various bases across Bassetlaw

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

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Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Interview date

15 October 2026

Number of posts

Multiple posts are available

Closing Date

20 September 2026 23:55

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Family Support Practitioners for our Family Hub services, Location: Nottinghamshire (Bassetlaw). Employer Nottinghamshire County Council.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children & families? Join our Family Hub teams & help children & families get the right support at the right time.

From Pregnancy Through To Age 19, You'll

• Deliver 1-1 support & parenting programmes.
• Work with partners across health, education & social care.
• Empower families to thrive in their homes & communities.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience with children & families
• We are particularly looking for applicants with experience of working with families of school age children & teenagers
• Strong interpersonal skills & a passion for meeting the wholistic needs of families

Flexible working across family hubs, family homes & community venues. Occasional evenings/weekends.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Amanda Proctor on 0115 9773759 or by email [e-mail].

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.