Intensive Family Support Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families facing complex circumstances. Based at our North-West Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub, you’ll work with Social Workers to deliver tailored, strengths-based support that builds resilience and sustainable change.

You’ll engage with families in their homes and communities, including outside standard hours, and adapt your pattern with management support to meet each family’s needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with parents and families, especially those with complex needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including mediation and negotiation.
• Ability to work independently with initiative within a supportive team.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to produce clear, structured written reports.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, intensive support and tailored interventions to families, helping parents safeguard and achieve positive outcomes for their children.
• Work with children and families facing complex needs, delivering parenting support and practical guidance in home and community.
• Facilitate and support meaningful, sustainable change through direct work with parents and children.
• Collaborate with professionals across services to plan and deliver coordinated support.
• Complete reports and assessments, including court reports and specialist parenting assessments, and organise Family Network Meetings.

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking an Intensive Worker to support families facing complex circumstances. Based at our North-West Hampshire Specialist Intensive Worker Hub, you’ll work with Social Workers to deliver tailored, strengths-based support that builds resilience and sustainable change.

You’ll engage with families in their homes and communities, including outside standard hours, and adapt your pattern with management support to meet each family’s needs.