Family Support Practitioner: Early Help & Positive Outcomes

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting an Assistant Family Practitioner to help children and families achieve lasting positive change. You will deliver early help, targeted support and evidence-based programmes, working across the Havant area to improve outcomes for local families.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, delivering one-to-one and outreach sessions, building on family strengths and signposting to the right services within a coordinated, safeguarding-aware framework.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or above in early years, education, health, child development or related field.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) with children and young people aged 0-19 and families.
• Experience of multi-agency working to support children and families with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice, professional integrity, continuous learning and delivering positive outcomes for families.
• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, targeted support groups and interventions that help children, young people and families achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide one-to-one, outreach and session-based support, helping families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve agreed goals.
• Offer advice and guidance, signpost families to appropriate services, and identify and signpost safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services, community resources and support networks, helping families access the right support at the right time.
• Maintain accurate records, gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Child & family experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Inclusive practice

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 qualification (or above)

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting an Assistant Family Practitioner to help children and families achieve lasting positive change. You will deliver early help, targeted support and evidence-based programmes, working across the Havant area to improve outcomes for local families.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, delivering one-to-one and outreach sessions, building on family strengths and signposting to the right services within a coordinated, safeguarding-aware framework.