Family Support Practitioner

Spring by Action for Children

. Manage a caseload of families, ensuring support is delivered in line with agreed plans and outcomes .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeCarmarthenshire • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,007 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing caseloads and delivering tailored interventions for families, with a strong focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Proficient in assessment, planning, and case management, while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with partner agencies.

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Case ManagementAssessment SkillsSafeguarding KnowledgeCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

AssessmentCase ManagementIntervention DeliveryRecord KeepingPlanning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEngagementEmotional Support

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Enhanced Adult & Children Vetting

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareFamily SupportCommunity ServicesEducationHealth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a caseload of families, ensuring support is delivered in line with agreed plans and outcomes
Deliver tailored interventions and evidence-based parenting programmes
Provide practical and emotional support to parents, carers and children
Complete assessments, reviews and accurate case records to monitor progress and identify emerging needs
Build and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, responding appropriately 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, with the ability to maintain accurate records
Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
Access to own transport and driving license, due to travel across Carmarthenshire
DBS Enhanced Adult & Children vetting level required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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