Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 pro-rata per annum, plus benefits
Location: Ambleside Childrens Centre
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 26 hours per week. There is a requirement to work some evenings and weekends, to support the delivery of activity, as required.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 25/05/2026 at 23:00
Reference: REC2410414
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Parent Support Practitioner to play a vital role within our Family Hubs service, supporting children, young people and families across Wokingham at the moments they need it most. This role is available on a permanent contract.
In this rewarding role, you will take a lead in delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based parenting programmes, both in group settings and one‑to‑one. Your work will directly empower parents to build confidence, strengthen relationships and create lasting, positive change for their families. You will design and coordinate engaging face‑to‑face and online sessions, assess individual needs to ensure the right support is in place, and work creatively with partners to promote and widen access to programmes across the borough. Measuring impact and learning from outcomes will be central to your practice, helping to continuously improve the support we offer.
Benefits
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days pro‑rata per annum (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
* Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
* An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
* A range of local & lifestyle discounts
* Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
* Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
* And much more
Key Responsibilities
* Provide senior professional support for the design, coordination, quality assurance, workforce development and evaluation of Wokingham’s evidence‑based parenting support programme across the Best Start Family Hub system.
* Assist in the design of parent support interventions so that the programme is delivered with fidelity, ensures inclusivity and accessibility, and is aligned with Wokingham’s Helping Early & Early Years Strategies, Families First Programme and Best Start in Life ambitions.
* Support the operational development and coordination of the borough‑wide parent support offer across Family Hubs and Family Help services.
* Ensure the local parent support offer is needs‑led, evidence‑informed and aligned with Wokingham’s Helping Early & Early Years Strategies, Families First Programme and Children & Young People’s Partnership priorities.
* Maintain oversight of commissioned and in‑house parenting programmes to ensure coherence, quality, equitable access and avoidance of duplication.
* Act as the senior professional lead for evidence‑based parenting approaches across the Best Start Family Hub system.
Candidate Requirements
* Relevant professional qualification in health, social care, education, psychology or a related discipline.
* Substantial experience delivering and/or overseeing evidence‑based parenting programmes within Early Help, Family Support, Family Hubs or Children’s Services.
* Ability to deal with sensitive issues, manage conflicting views and expectations and cope with unpredictable issues and behaviours.
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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