Parenting Practitioner Family Support Worker

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

Are you passionate about helping families thrive? Do you have the skills and empathy to support parents through challenging times?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate parenting Practitioner to join our Parenting Team. This vital role will support our parenting work, while also providing tailored 1-1 parenting interventions as part of our Intensive Family Support team within Family Wellbeing.

As a parenting practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering parenting programmes and providing 1-1 evidence-based parenting support to those families who need it most. We work across the whole of North Somerset and are responsible for supporting families with children 0-19 (26 SEN). You’ll work closely with both internal and external partners to ensure families receive coordinated, high-quality support that makes a real difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver trauma informed, evidence-based parenting programmes and 1-1 support tailored to family's needs
• Support Families to develop positive parenting strategies and strengthen parent child relationships
• Work in collaboration with the intensive family Support Team to contribute to whole family plans.
• Maintain accurate records and use evidence-based outcome measures to track progress.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and share your expertise to influence best outcomes for children and families.
• Complete accurate and up-to-date records in line with our recording policy using the Early Help System to complete assessments, plans with families and case recording.
• Act as key worker/lead professional for families, attend meetings with the family, including Child Protection Conferences, Children in Care and Children in Need reviews as required.
• Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 4+ days in the office

• Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.
• The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working directly with children, parents and families
• Has training/knowledge of delivering evidence-based parenting groups
• Understands the importance of routinely monitoring and measuring outcomes
• Able to build trust and rapport with families facing a range of complex challenges
• Be a strong communicator and team player with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Organised, reflective, open to learning and emotionally resilient

Essential Criteria:

• A NVQ Level 3 or 4 in relevant child care qualifications or with a focus on work with children, families, social care or support work.
• Significant relevant experience of working with children and families.
• Some experience of acting as a lead professional or key worker for a child or family.
• Experience of using IT systems (email, word processing & spreadsheet).
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Holds a full Uk driving licence
• Experience of delivering evidence-based parenting groups or 1-1 evidence based parenting interventions

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of universal, statutory and voluntary services and their role in promoting the welfare of children, young people and their carers.
• A Psychosocial Professions (formally CYPIAPT) qualification

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice - Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact: Emma Pattinson, Parenting Lead at emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.