Family Support Practitioner

Suffolk County Council; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join the Coastal North Family Support Team. This role involves working with children and families, utilizing the Suffolk Signs of Safety approach, and requires strong collaboration with other professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience in child-focused practice and a solution-oriented mindset. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Travel and health benefits

Performance-related pay progression

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• A passion for promoting best outcomes for Children and Young people.
• Ability to work innovatively alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload working with children, young people and families in the community.
• Facilitate Family Time and liaise with other professionals.
• Perform administrative tasks including writing and developing plans.

Skills

Experience with children

Solution-focused approach

Ability to work innovatively

Empathic attitude

Job description

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• Suffolk County Council – Leiston, Waterloo Centre, Suffolk IP16 4ER - Community based
• £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Post 1 to 3: 37 hours per week
• Post 4: 22.2 hours per week
• Permanent
  
  
  

Job Description

• Suffolk County Council – Leiston, Waterloo Centre, Suffolk IP16 4ER - Community based
• £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Post 1 to 3: 37 hours per week
• Post 4: 22.2 hours per week
• Permanent
  
  
  

We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a(n) Family Support Practitioner (FSP) in the Coastal North Family Support Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Family Support Practitioner working in Coastal Family Support Team you will be expected to use the Suffolk Signs of Safety approach. The role requires you to hold a caseload working with children, young people and families in the community, including schools and family homes. There is an expectation of admin focused tasks to reflect the work undertaken as the lead professional, including writing and developing plans, chairing meetings, recording and keeping children and young people’s records up-to-date. You will be facilitating Family Time (supervised contact), liaising with other professionals and delivering bespoke work alongside our social care teams.

You will be required to travel to a number of locations around Suffolk.

You will need:

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• A passion for promoting best outcomes for Children and Young people
• Ability to work innovatively alone and as part of a team.
• Solution focused approach to working with families
• Inclusive, empathic, adaptable can-do attitude
  
  
  

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) .If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The team consists of Family Support Practitioners, Young Person Workers, Senior Family Support Practitioner, Practice Leads and Practice Manager to deliver the Family Support Core offer to families.

We are a friendly supportive team who work together to build on one another’s strengths to promote best outcomes for Children and Young People. We share our friendly office with our social care and Business support colleagues and celebrate one another’s achievements. Regular case supervision and wellbeing supervision is delivered to all practitioners. You will have access to a wide variety of learning and development opportunities to support you in your role.

We are seeking a practitioner who will recognise and adhere to professional boundaries, promote equality, diversity and inclusion and deliver child focused practice. We require a practitioner who will be a team player and support colleagues to achieve best outcomes for children and young people.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information

Please contact Deanne Smith or Lorna Lyle for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01394 605060 or emailing [e-mail] or [e-mail] .

How To Apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

• How do you ensure that you are promoting the best outcomes for children and young people in your work? Can you provide an example of a situation where you successfully achieved this?
• Give an example of a time when you used a solution-focused approach to address a challenge with a family. What strategies did you use, and what was the outcome?
• This role involves various administrative tasks, such as writing and developing plans, chairing meetings, and keeping records up-to-date. Can you provide an example of how you have managed similar tasks in the past?
• This role requires travel to various locations around Suffolk. How do you manage your time and ensure you can meet the demands of a role that involves significant travel?
• How do you promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in your work with children, young people, and families? Can you provide an example of how you have done this in the past?
  
  
  

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 June 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
  
  
  

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .

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