Senior Family Support Practitioner | 0–5 Focus

NFP PEOPLE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in Birmingham seeks a Senior Practitioner for Family Support to lead a team helping children and families. The role includes managing safeguarding practices, overseeing assessments, and delivering effective support for vulnerable families. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or related field and experience in early intervention. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits, including professional development and health plans.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Salary sacrifice pension

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising and motivating staff.
• Experience in early intervention with vulnerable families.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience managing concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Family Support team delivering support.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing practices.
• Ensure high-quality assessments and interventions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Engaging hard to reach families

Multi-agency partnership working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Health, Social Care or related field

Job description

A leading children's charity in Birmingham seeks a Senior Practitioner for Family Support to lead a team helping children and families. The role includes managing safeguarding practices, overseeing assessments, and delivering effective support for vulnerable families. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or related field and experience in early intervention. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits, including professional development and health plans.