Hybrid Family Help Lead Practitioner in Child Safeguarding

Wiltshire Council; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Family help lead practitioner to support vulnerable children and families. You will manage your own caseload, deliver direct work and coordinate multi‑agency responses to safeguard children and young people.

We require NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and a solid understanding of child protection policies. Our hybrid work model requires on-site presence for part of the week, with admin time at service locations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Deep understanding of child protection policies.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable children.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from assessment to planning and direct work.
• Provide targeted work to support Social Work colleagues on CP/CIN cases.
• Coordinate a multi-agency response to safeguarding and child welfare needs.

Skills

Caseload management

Multi-agency collaboration

Child safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Family help lead practitioner to support vulnerable children and families. You will manage your own caseload, deliver direct work and coordinate multi‑agency responses to safeguard children and young people.

We require NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and a solid understanding of child protection policies. Our hybrid work model requires on-site presence for part of the week, with admin time at service locations.