Family Practitioner – Staffordshire County Council Grade 7
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Family Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team and make a meaningful impact in local communities.
? Our Vision A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy.
? Our Outcomes Everyone in Staffordshire will:
Have access to more good jobs and share the benefits of economic growth
Be healthier and more independent for longer
Feel safer, happier, and more supported in their community
? Our Values We’re creating a workplace where people feel supported, motivated and empowered. Our values shape everything we do:
Ambitious – striving for more for our communities and citizens
Courageous – facing challenges and making brave decisions
Empowering – giving our people the tools and trust to do great work
About the Role As a Family Practitioner, you’ll work with children, young people, families and carers using a restorative, high-support, high-challenge approach. Your work helps families stay together, strengthens placements, and ensures children feel safe, understood and supported.
This role is politically restricted under local government legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with children and families to help children remain with or return to their families, or to stabilise foster placements
Lead early help assessments and plans, acting as key worker for families
Work collaboratively with social workers across CIN, CP and Children in Care work
Contribute to parenting assessments, mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work
Deliver focussed work on topics such as staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, attachment and exploitation
Use restorative practice to build relationships and support positive change
Organise and facilitate meetings, events and group work with families and professionals
Maintain accurate case recording and documentation
Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to provide timely support
What We’re Looking For Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in work relating to children and families
Experience & Knowledge
Direct work with vulnerable children, young people and families
Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages)
Understanding of child development, trauma, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and vulnerabilities
Knowledge of multi-agency working and key legislation for children’s social care
Experience delivering evidence-based parenting programmes
Ability to assess needs and make sound, accountable decisions
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
Strong relationship-building and intervention skills
Confident in challenging or conflict situations
Ability to maintain high-quality written records
Demonstrated commitment to restorative practice
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Professional Expectations You will champion:
Safe, efficient and effective service delivery
Equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
Climate-conscious working
High standards of safeguarding
A healthy and safe working environment
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