Family Support Practitioner | Early Help & Thriving Kids

Hampshire County Council; Andover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Family Practitioner to support children, young people and families across the 0–19 age range, delivering early help and targeted support that builds resilience and safety at home.

The role involves one-to-one work, outreach appointments and evidence-based programmes, collaborating with local partners to identify goals and access the right services, while maintaining records and safeguarding appropriate concerns.

Qualifications

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

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 elevate 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

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Mediation

Negotiation

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Assistant Family Practitioner to support children, young people and families across the 0–19 age range, delivering early help and targeted support that builds resilience and safety at home.

The role involves one-to-one work, outreach appointments and evidence-based programmes, collaborating with local partners to identify goals and access the right services, while maintaining records and safeguarding appropriate concerns.