Impactful Family Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29 days

Bank holidays

Pension up to 5%

Life assurance

Blue Light Card discounts

Professional training

Flexible parental leave

Job summary

Action for Children in Paignton, Devon, seeks a Family Support Practitioner on a permanent part-time basis (25 hours per week). Salary is £26,006.84 per annum (pro rata from April 2026). Interviews will be held 4th and 5th March 2026.

You will work with families across Torbay, providing practical and emotional support and coordinating with partner agencies. You’ll have NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent and experience in safeguarding, home visits, and family services.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent with at least two years post qualifying experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of developmental trauma, attachment theory, emotional regulation and attunement.
• A sound knowledge of the impact trauma can have on children's life outcomes.
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support for children, young people, and families through various interventions (one-to-one, group, or community based).
• Provide high-quality service based on individual assessments of need.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with colleagues, children, young people and their families.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding and build relationships with other professionals and partner agencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to travel

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent

Job description

Action for Children in Paignton, Devon, seeks a Family Support Practitioner on a permanent part-time basis (25 hours per week). Salary is £26,006.84 per annum (pro rata from April 2026). Interviews will be held 4th and 5th March 2026.

You will work with families across Torbay, providing practical and emotional support and coordinating with partner agencies. You’ll have NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent and experience in safeguarding, home visits, and family services.