Family Support Practitioner – Home Visits & Empowerment

Action for Children; Wales; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellbeing day

Flexible leave options

Leadership opportunities

Flexible parental leave packages

Life assurance & employer contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Action for Children is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to help families access local services and programmes. You will work in homes and communities across Ceredigion, delivering tailored practical and emotional support to parents and carers.

You'll manage caseloads, complete assessments and build partnerships with local agencies to safeguard children and support positive outcomes for families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, education, health or community setting.
• Strong assessment, planning and case management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage families facing a range of challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families, ensuring support is delivered in line with agreed plans and outcomes.
• Complete assessments, reviews and accurate case records to monitor progress and identify emerging needs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support for families.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, responding appropriately to concerns and risks.
• Signpost and refer families to relevant services, helping them access the support they need.

Skills

Family work experience

Case management

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Action for Children is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to help families access local services and programmes. You will work in homes and communities across Ceredigion, delivering tailored practical and emotional support to parents and carers.

You'll manage caseloads, complete assessments and build partnerships with local agencies to safeguard children and support positive outcomes for families.