Family Interventions Team Practitioner Team

Devon County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Home-working

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Devon County Council is recruiting Family Practitioners to join the North and Mid Family Intervention Team in Devon. Two full-time and one part-time posts are available, based at Taw View Barnstaple.

You will support children, young people and families with complex needs, delivering intensive, strengths-based interventions within a whole-family approach. The role involves coordinating multi-agency support, completing family assessments, and developing intervention plans to improve outcomes and

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a related field such as social care, education, youth work, or health.
• Has a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (subject to Equality Act considerations).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, young people, and families experiencing multiple and complex challenges.
• Provide practical, strengths-based interventions to support positive change.
• Act as a Lead Practitioner, coordinating support through Team Around the Family meetings and multi-agency partnerships.
• Complete restorative family assessments and develop family-led intervention plans.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Caseload management

Education

Level 3 qualification in social care/education/youth work/health

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the North and Mid Family intervention team as a Family Practitioner. The Family Intervention Team are looking forward to becoming part of Devon's developing Families First offer. There are two full time posts and one part time post available these will be based at Taw View Barnstaple. Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes? Devon County Council's Family Intervention Team (FIT) is seeking dedicated and resilient practitioners to provide targeted early help support to families with complex needs across Devon. Working within a whole-family approach, you will deliver intensive interventions, helping families build on their strengths, reduce risks, and prevent the need for statutory services.

About the Role

• Work directly with children, young people, and families experiencing multiple and complex challenges.
• Provide practical, strengths-based interventions to support positive and sustainable change.
• Act as a Lead Practitioner, coordinating support through Team Around the Family meetings and multi-agency partnerships.
• Complete restorative family assessments, develop family led intervention plans, and review progress towards agreed outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families to strengthen parenting capacity, advocate for children by ensuring their views inform decision-making, and provide targeted support during times of crisis to improve outcomes and promote stability.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues in social care, education, health, and community organisations to support effective multi-agency practice and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Be part of an innovative service contributing to Devon's Early Help and our developing Families First offer, The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Has experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Can build trusting relationships with families while maintaining professional challenge where needed.
• Understands safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Is resilient, adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a related field such as social care, education, youth work, or health.
• Has a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (subject to Equality Act considerations). DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families across Devon.
• Flexible working, including participation in an out-of-hours duty rota.

This is an great opportunity to join a county-wide service dedicated to helping families thrive and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Working for Devon County Council (DCC) has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the
• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
• Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role).
• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.