Overview
Adult-Facing Learning Disability Practitioner role at Southampton City Council (SCC). Permanent, full-time position in the Family Help Team.
About The Team
The Family Help Team works with families across Southampton to provide early support, prevent crises, and help children grow up safely with their families. We collaborate with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector partners in innovative, multi-agency workspaces, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.
About The Role
As an Adult-Facing Learning Disability Practitioner, you will work with parents who have learning difficulties or disabilities to provide practical support, early interventions, and guidance that strengthens family functioning. You will make a real difference for families in Southampton by helping children grow up safely and nurturing stronger family networks, and you will be part of a service that leads the way in innovative social care reform using multi-agency workspaces and creative approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.
* Build trusting relationships with parents and understand how learning difficulties and disabilities impact family life.
* Deliver tailored, evidence-based support through one-to-one and group sessions.
* Support assessments and contribute to plans that help children safely remain with their families.
* Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver high-quality support.
* Maintain accurate records, participate in meetings, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
For further information about this role please view the job description.
About You
You will have:
* A professional qualification in social work, learning disability nursing, psychology, or equivalent.
* Experience supporting adults with learning difficulties or disabilities in family or community settings.
* Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, early help, and multi-agency working.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and digital record-keeping skills.
* Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice, and promoting family autonomy.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £41,771 - £46,141. The starting salary is £41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.
* Excellent benefits package
* Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice AVC
* Generous holiday entitlement (25–31 days, depending on role and service)
* Flexible working options (role-dependent)
* Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave, time off for dependents)
* Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
* Health and wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, etc.)
* Armed Forces Covenant–veteran-friendly employer
* Discounts and savings via Southampton City Council benefits platform
* Sustainable travel benefits (low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans)
* Employee volunteering scheme with paid days to volunteer
Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role at this time.
Contact Details
Informal discussion: Stephanie Mountain, Service Manager Family Help — stephanie.mountain@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk, Tel: 023 8083 4033
Additional Information
For more information about SCC, please visit the council website.
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