Family Support Practitioner

Salary

£27,709 - £30,515 per annum

Salary

£27,709 - £30,515 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week

37, 18.5

Work Base

Eastwood Family Hub, Eastwood, NG16 3HB

Working Arrangements

Office Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Family Support Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 87KB Competency FrameworkTier 7a

Number of posts

2

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 Eastwood Family Hub, you will play a vital role in ensuring families with identified needs receive the appropriate support services. Your work will focus on delivering and reviewing a range of family support services, including one-to-one support and evidence-based parenting programmes, to help keep children safe and enable families to thrive from conception until their child reaches the age of 19.

As a Family Support Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide tailored family support services within the home and community, ensuring families receive the right help at the right time.
• Deliver one-to-one support and evidence-based parenting programmes to families in need.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of family support services to ensure they meet the needs of families.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to create a network of support for families.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of interactions and interventions with families.
• Engage with families in a respectful and supportive manner, fostering trust and open communication.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working with children and their families.
• Proven experience in delivering evidence-based interventions or group work programmes.
• Strong understanding of child development and family systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families and professionals.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Experience of working in partnership with a range of organisations, including schools and health services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and the importance of early intervention.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to help you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment that values your well-being.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are committed to supporting families and promoting the well-being of children and young people. Joining our team means being part of a dedicated workforce that values collaboration, respect, and the importance of community. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of families.

If you are passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact in your community, we invite you to apply for the Family Support Practitioner position. We look forward to hearing from you!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Deborah Perkins on 01159773742 or by email deborah.perkins@nottscc.gov.uk.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.