Family Practitioner

Hampshire County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid working

Health Assured EAP

LGPS

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Family Practitioner to support children and families, delivering tailored interventions and assessments to keep children safe at home. You’ll work with Social Workers and other professionals to develop plans that put children’s needs at the centre.

In this role you’ll build relationships, provide practical and emotional support, coordinate access to services, and document progress with clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

Job description

As a Family Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you'll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children's needs at the heart of decision‑making. You'll join a dedicated team using the strengths‑based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship‑building, and solution‑focused interventions, you'll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives. What you'll do

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

Why join us

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
• Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.