Family Support Practitioner — Early Help & Thrive

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Family Practitioner to support children, young people and families with early help and targeted services. You will deliver one-to-one and outreach support, run evidence-based programmes and signpost families to appropriate services.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification in a related field, strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple agencies to support families with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential.
• Experience working across multiple agencies to support families with complex needs.
• Be committed to inclusive practice, professional integrity and continuous learning.
• A current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required for travel within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early help and targeted support to children, young people and families.
• Provide one-to-one and outreach support and evidence-based programmes.
• Signpost families to services and escalate safeguarding concerns as needed.
• Develop knowledge of local services and community resources to improve access to support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service delivery improvements.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Mediation

Negotiation

Multi-agency working

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years/education/health/child development

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Family Practitioner to support children, young people and families with early help and targeted services. You will deliver one-to-one and outreach support, run evidence-based programmes and signpost families to appropriate services.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification in a related field, strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple agencies to support families with complex needs.