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Job description
Job Title: Family Practitioner

Department: Children’s Services
Grade: 7

Our Vision

To create a county where ambition, connectivity, and sustainability empower individuals to thrive, stay healthy, and live happily.

Our Outcomes

We aim for everyone in Staffordshire to:

Access quality employment and share in economic prosperity
Enjoy better health and increased independence
Feel safe, supported, and valued in their communities
Our Values

Guided by our People Strategy, we are:

Ambitious: Striving for excellence for our communities and citizens
Courageous: Addressing challenges head-on with bold decision-making
Empowering: Supporting our staff to succeed and make a meaningful impact
About the Role

The Family Practitioner plays a crucial role in working with children, young people, and families, using a restorative and strengths-based approach. This includes providing targeted interventions, facilitating family engagement, and contributing to service planning and delivery.

Political Restriction: This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended).

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Family Practitioner Lead
Direct Reports: None

Key Responsibilities

Use restorative practice to support children staying with or returning to their families, or stabilizing placements with foster carers
Plan and deliver family group conferences, professional meetings, and community engagement events
Act as key worker for children and families, coordinating early help assessments and working alongside social workers on safeguarding and care plans
Contribute to parenting assessments, crisis intervention, mediation, and conflict resolution, including Life Story Work
Deliver focused work on issues such as safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, behavior, attachment, loss, and exploitation
Employ creative and flexible methods to support families, adapting to individual needs
Maintain accurate case records, reports, and assessments
Work outside standard hours—including evenings and weekends—as needed to meet family needs
Professional Accountabilities

Financial Responsibility: Deliver services efficiently and manage resources within the allocated budget.
People Management: Engage in performance development and staff support processes.
Equality and Diversity: Ensure all work promotes inclusion and complies with anti-discriminatory legislation.
Climate Responsibility: Promote sustainability in line with council policy.
Health and Safety: Maintain a safe working environment that complies with Health & Safety policy.
Safeguarding: Prioritize the safety and welfare of vulnerable children and families.

Person Specification Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in working with children and families (Essential)
Evidence of continued professional development in areas related to family support or children’s services (Desirable)
Knowledge and Experience

Proven experience working directly with vulnerable children, families, and carers in statutory or voluntary settings
Knowledge of child development, trauma, and how adverse experiences impact behavior and well-being
Understanding of the complexities of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and poverty
Familiarity with local partner agencies and their roles in multi-agency family support
Working knowledge of current legislation, policy, and guidance in children’s social care
Experience delivering or supporting evidence-based parenting programs (Desirable)
Skilled in undertaking assessments and making professional judgments
Skills and Competencies

Strong communication and engagement skills with children, young people, and families
Ability to build trusted relationships and deliver impactful interventions
Conflict resolution, crisis management, and de-escalation skills
Competent in using digital systems, maintaining accurate records, and writing reports
Commitment to restorative approaches in all professional interactions
Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work (Essential Car User)
Additional Information

This post supports the council’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as disabled will be guaranteed an interview.

Apply here:

https://20x.io/abramshealthcare/commonuser_register/eWNqRjlPTjdiUC9JbnNWdFJrNkdGQT09

Or send your CV to: jobs@abramshealthcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Pay: £15.00-£16.86 per hour

Schedule:


Monday to Friday
Weekend availability


Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)