Family Support Practitioner

Hourly Rate

£14.36 - £15.82 per hour

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration (Months)

14

Hours per week

34

Work Base

Chilwell Family Hub, Chilwell, NG9 4HQ

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Family Support Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 126KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

11 December 2026 Closing Date 26 November 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

As a Family Support Practitioner at Nottinghamshire County Council, based in the Chilwell Family Hub, you will play a vital role in ensuring that families with identified needs receive the appropriate support services. Your work will focus on providing assistance from conception until children reach the age of 19, helping families thrive and keeping children safe. This part-time, fixed-term position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

As a Family Support Practitioner your key responsibilities include:

• Deliver and review a range of family support services, including one-to-one support and evidence-based parenting programmes.
• Work collaboratively with families in their homes and within the community to meet identified needs.
• Provide interventions that promote child safety and family well-being.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of support provided to families.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including other agencies, to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Uphold safeguarding principles and maintain confidentiality in all interactions.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of two years’ experience working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• An NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of child development and the importance of early attachments.
• Ability to work in diverse communities and in a non-discriminatory manner.
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and assessment abilities.
• Competence in record keeping and IT skills.

Desirable requirements

• Experience in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes.
• Familiarity with partnership working across various agencies.

What will help you succeed

To thrive in this role, you should demonstrate a commitment to supporting families and children, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to manage challenging situations effectively. Your ability to engage with families respectfully and empathetically will be crucial in fostering trust and collaboration.

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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Gurjeet Basi on 0115 9773743 or by email gurjeet.basi@nottscc.gov.uk.This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.