Family Support Practitioner

Family Support Practitioner

Salary:25000 per annum (pro rata)

Location:Paignton Devon

Contract/Hours:Temporary/Part Time 22.5 hours per week (March 2026

Interviews: to be held on the 14^th and 15^th of May 2025

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave (pro rata) PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
• Pension with up to 7 employer contribution with included life assurance cover
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

Join us at Action for Children in an exciting partnership between Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust through the 0 to 19 Torbay initiative. We are working together to promote the health development and wellbeing of children young people and families in the Torbay area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys a new challenge has a sense of humour and thrives in a role that is consistently developing with the potential to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

This role is crucial for providing support to families helping them overcome challenges and improving their quality of life. You will collaborate with families to assess their needs and create personalised support plans. Offering practical and emotional assistance to empower families is key along with working closely with other professionals and organisations to ensure comprehensive support.

Experience in family support or a related field is desirable along with excellent communication interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is a strong commitment to supporting families in need. You will be helping with one to one parenting domestic abuse support drug related challenges and general family support. Since you will be travelling across the Torbay Torquay and Brixham areas it is important to have the ability to work freely across these locations driving licence will be beneficial. Familiarity with catchment theory and a good knowledge of safeguarding including identifying safeguarding situations would be advantageous.

Please note that this role does involve working occasionally on Saturdays

About the service

We aim to safeguard and promote good health for all children in the Paignton Torbay Torquay and Brixham area whilst providing comprehensive local care to those in need together with support for their families.

How youll help to create brighter futures

• Coordinate support for children young people and families through various interventions onetoone group or community based) Via face to face online or telephone delivery.
• Provide a highquality service based on individual assessments of need
• maintain effective communication and relationships with colleagues children young people and their families
• Respond appropriately to Safeguarding.
• Build strong relationships with other professionals and partner agencies to promote strengthbased approach.
• Keeping accurate records of interactions and progress is also important.

Lets talk about you

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent with at least two years post qualifying experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of developmental trauma attachment theory emotional regulation and attunement
• A sound knowledge of the impact trauma can have on childrens life outcomes
• A positive and caring attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to prioritise and manage workloads
• Ability to work alone as well as within a team
• A strong work ethic in a fastpaced and challenging environment

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.

Talent Pool

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.

Contact:Shannon Neander onor email us atquoting reference 11086

Diversity equality and inclusion

At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Male staff are underrepresented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

Dont meet every single requirement

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.

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