Family Support Practitioner

Spring by Action for Children

. Help families build confidence, skills and resilience to access Family Centres, parenting programmes and community support services .

Posted 10/19/2026part-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,007 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing tailored support to families, including strong assessment, planning, and case management skills. Proficient in safeguarding practices and maintaining professional boundaries while fostering positive relationships with families and partner agencies.

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Assessment SkillsCase ManagementSafeguarding KnowledgeCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

AssessmentCase ManagementRecord KeepingPlanning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEngagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS Vetting

Industry Keywords

Family SupportCommunity ServicesChild WelfareConfidentialityProfessional Boundaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help families build confidence, skills and resilience to access Family Centres, parenting programmes and community support services
Provide tailored practical and emotional support to families in their homes and local communities across Ceredigion
Manage a caseload of families in line with agreed plans and outcomes
Complete assessments, reviews and accurate case records
Build relationships with partner agencies for coordinated family support
Safeguard and promote children's welfare, responding to concerns and risks
Signpost and refer families to relevant services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working with children, young people and families in a support, education, health or community setting
Strong assessment, planning and case management skills
Ability to build positive relationships and engage families facing a range of challenges
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate records
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
Enhanced DBS Adult & Children vetting required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
Paid annual Wellbeing Day
Excellent support and leadership opportunities
Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
Up to 5% employer contribution
Life assurance cover
Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers