Family Support Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children and Families Department seeks a Family Support Practitioner to deliver home and community services. You will provide one-to-one support, implement parenting programmes, and work with professionals to support families and safeguard children.

Key requirements include NVQ Level 3, five GCSEs including English, three years’ experience with children and families, a driving licence, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, and effective intervention strategies.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review a range of family support services within the home and community.
• Provide one-to-one support to families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
• Implement evidence-based parenting programmes and interventions tailored to individual family needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals to create a supportive network for families.
• Maintain accurate records of your work and progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

GCSEs incl English

NVQ Level 3

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

5 GCSEs incl English

Job description

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.

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Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. We believe in supporting families and children to thrive, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for families across Nottinghamshire.

As a Family Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in ensuring families with identified needs receive appropriate support services. Your work will span from conception until children reach the age of 19, delivering tailored interventions and evidence-based parenting programmes. You will help families navigate challenges, keeping children safe and fostering their growth.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Deliver and review a range of family support services within the home and community.
• Provide one-to-one support to families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
• Implement evidence-based parenting programmes and interventions tailored to individual family needs.
• Collaborate with other professionals to create a supportive network for families.
• Maintain accurate records of your work and progress, ensuring transparency and accountability.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems, and effective intervention strategies.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with families and colleagues.
• The ability to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey information clearly.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous leave entitlements and a supportive environment.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families in Nottinghamshire! If you are passionate about supporting children and families, we want to hear from you. and be part of a team that is rooted in community!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Marina George on 07484540612 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 beingaccredited 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.