Impactful Family Help Practitioner | Early Intervention

Southampton City Council

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 39,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent local government pension

Death in service benefit

Generous holiday 25–31 days

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Veteran-friendly employer

Retail discounts and savings

Discounted memberships

Sustainable travel benefits

Employee volunteering scheme

Job summary

Southampton City Council invites applications for a Family Practitioner within the Family Help Team, West Locality. You will be based in one of the Family Hubs, delivering early help services to children, families and carers with a focus on assessment, planning and co-ordination of resources.

You'll hold Level 4 qualifications (BTEC, NVQ or equivalent) in Education, Health, Social Care or Early Years, or be working towards one.

Qualifications

Level 4 qualification in Education/Health/Social Care or Early Years, or working towards it.
Commitment to work towards a recognised qualification.
Experience in delivering early help and safeguarding.
Excellent collaboration with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

Deliver early help interventions and carry out early help assessments and planning (TAF).
Coordinate actions and resources to support children in need.
Provide advice and information to families to meet needs in partnership with carers/parents.
Safeguard and empower children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Participate in supervision and training to maintain professional standards.
Ensure accurate written records in line with Data Protection policies.