Child and Family Practitioner | Family Safeguarding Team | Full Time

Salary 28142- 32061 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Pro Rata

Child and Family Practitioner

Location: Preston

Service: Childrens Services Family Safeguarding Team

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and families We are looking for a Child and Family Practitioner to join our Family Safeguarding team within Education and Childrens Services.

About the Role

As a Child and Family Practitioner you will work alongside social workers and other professionals to deliver specialist support to children young people and their families. You will undertake direct work with families contribute to SMART plans attend key meetings and record interventions to evidence positive outcomes. This role is vital in helping families achieve sustainable change and ensuring children are safe healthy and able to reach their full potential.

You may occasionally be required to work evenings weekends and public holidays to meet service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children and families subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

• Undertake direct work using specialist tools and interventions.

• Contribute to meetings reports and court processes as required.

• Maintain accurate case records and ensure timely updates.

• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver the best outcomes for families.

• Promote equality diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to a professional or academic level or has substantial vocational experience in a relevant field.

• Experienced in working with children young people and families.

• Knowledgeable about safeguarding child development and relevant legislation.

• Skilled in communication both written and verbal and confident using IT systems.

• Committed to equality diversity and health and safety.

• Able to work flexibly and as part of a team.

You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use (reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities).

Our Values

We expect all employees to demonstrate and promote our values:
Supportive Innovative Respectful Collaborative

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

• Access to training and development opportunities.

Closing Date: 04th January 2026

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