Family Support Practitioner

London (Islington) Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you support children, young people and families through early intervention and whole-family practice within the Family Help Service. You will work as part of the Bright Start 0-5 network, delivering trauma-informed, relationship-based support to prevent escalation of need. You’ll hold a caseload, conduct whole-family assessments, and develop outcome-focused, family-led plans. You will coordinate with education, health, social care and voluntary partners to mobilise community resources. This opportunity lets you contribute to sustainable change for families and align with a forward-thinking, improvement-driven service.

Pay / Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years
Flexible working arrangements
35-hour working week
Learning and development opportunities
London Living Wage
Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

Provide timely, flexible support to families at the earliest opportunity to prevent escalation
Manage a caseload across a range of needs, including complex family situations
Undertake whole-family assessments and develop outcome-focused, family-led plans
Deliver direct support through home visits, community-based interventions, Family Hubs and Children's Centres
Engage wider family members, community resources and professional networks to strengthen protective factors
Coordinate with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners to ensure right help at the right time
Empower families to develop sustainable solutions and improve family functioning
Contribute to continuous service improvement within a trauma-informed and motivational framework

Key requirements