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Family Hub Practitioner


Job Location:

Worcestershire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

3-month contract position with a Local Authority
Family Support Worker

Summary
Offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children young people and families. As a Family Support Worker you will provide high-quality support through one-to-one interventions group sessions and community-based activities. Your role is crucial in enhancing parenting confidence child development emotional wellbeing and overall family outcomes while ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practices are upheld.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver one-to-one and group-based parenting support through home visits community sessions and drop-in activities.
  • Implement evidence-based parenting programs addressing challenges in child development school readiness behavior and emotional wellbeing.
  • Build strong trusting relationships with families offering guidance and practical support to enhance parenting confidence and family wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to provide tailored multi-agency support for families.
  • Engage with vulnerable families including those known to social care teenage parents care leavers and families in high-need areas.
  • Support community activities volunteers and peer support networks to strengthen local family engagement.
  • Utilize assessments and monitoring tools to track family progress measure outcomes and maintain accurate records.
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and contribute to a safe welcoming and inclusive Family Hub environment.


Requirements
Requirements:
  • Previous experience working with children young people or families in a support community education or social care setting is preferred.
  • Experience delivering parenting programs group sessions or family interventions is desirable.
  • Experience working with vulnerable families and multi-agency teams is advantageous.
  • Relevant qualification in Childcare Family Support Health and Social Care Youth Work Social Work or a related field is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
  • Excellent communication relationship-building and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records.
Additional Information
  • 22.50 hours per week
  • Working Pattern: Monday Tuesday Friday (7.5 hours each day)
  • Working Structure: Primarily onsite (Hub or council locations) with some hybrid flexibility
  • Assignment: 3 months (potential extension)
  • Essential Requirement: Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)
The role closes soon apply ASAP.


Required Skills:

Requirements: Previous experience working with children young people or families in a support community education or social care setting is preferred. Experience delivering parenting programs group sessions or family interventions is desirable. Experience working with vulnerable families and multi-agency teams is advantageous. Relevant qualification in Childcare Family Support Health and Social Care Youth Work Social Work or a related field is desirable. Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices. Excellent communication relationship-building and organizational skills. Ability to work independently manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records. Additional Information 22.50 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday Tuesday Friday (7.5 hours each day) Working Structure: Primarily onsite (Hub or council locations) with some hybrid flexibility Assignment: 3 months (potential extension) Essential Requirement: Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults) The role closes soon apply ASAP.