Staffordshire County Council is looking for an enthusiastic Family Practitioner to join our team in South Staffs, Codsall, working across the district for a 15‑month fixed‑term position.
We are a dedicated team of professionals working with children and their families in South Staffs District, delivering support and early interventions that positively impact the lives of children and families and empower parents and carers to be confident in their role. We use a restorative practice model that focuses on keeping families together through a community‑based approach.
Main Responsibilities
* Leading on early help assessments and organising family meetings to create plans for the children and families we support.
* Working in partnership with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.
* Conducting home and school visits to deliver focused direct work with children and families.
* Providing mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story work.
* Completing accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work with children, young people and their families.
The Ideal Candidate
* Have an NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families or relevant experience working with children and families.
* Be flexible with working hours, including occasional evening and weekend work.
* Hold a current UK driving licence and have a vehicle.
Above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to provide the right support at the right time, with the aim of keeping families together where it is safe to do so.
Contact & Interview Details
For an informal chat about this role, contact either Charlotte Christian or Jenny Davies – Family Practitioner Leads – at 01902 506160 or via email at charlotte.christian@staffordshire.gov.uk or jenny.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held week commencing 30th March 2026.
Recruitment Process
We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service; applicants should disclose any relevant unspent or spent convictions in their application form.
Position Type
This is a full‑time, fixed‑term contract for 15 months.
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