Family Support Practitioner – Community & Home Visits

Action for Children; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave

Wellbeing day per year

Support and leadership opportunities

Flexible maternity/paternity/adoption

5% employer pension contribution and 2

Job summary

Action for Children in Plymouth invites applications for a Fixed Term Family Support Practitioner (37 hours per week) until 31 March 2028. The role supports families through parenting programmes, wellbeing, and practical home-based help across Green Ark and Manor Street Family Hubs.

You will work evenings/weekends as needed, build safeguarding practice, and collaborate with local services to keep children safe and thriving. Interviews on 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children and families in an engaging manner and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Confident in communicating and working within multi-agency environments and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of managing cases and completing assessments with clear records.
• Ability to undertake home or site visits, with lone working considerations.

Responsibilities

• Providing a high-quality service to children and families by understanding needs and delivering appropriate interventions.
• Delivering to groups as well as working with families one-to-one.
• Safeguarding to the highest standards and reporting concerns when needed.
• Working with partners to keep children at the centre of our work.
• Collaborating with colleagues and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Listening to children and families.

Skills

Experience with families

Communication skills

Safeguarding procedures

Case management

Home/site visits

Education

Level 3+ qualification in social care/health/early years

Job description

Action for Children in Plymouth invites applications for a Fixed Term Family Support Practitioner (37 hours per week) until 31 March 2028. The role supports families through parenting programmes, wellbeing, and practical home-based help across Green Ark and Manor Street Family Hubs.

You will work evenings/weekends as needed, build safeguarding practice, and collaborate with local services to keep children safe and thriving. Interviews on 9 November 2026.