Family Early Help Practitioner
Contract: 3 months initially
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £31 per hour (Umbrella) (£22 PAYE an hour)
Location: Southwark (community/outreach based)
Role Overview Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Family Early Help Practitioner to work with vulnerable children and families to prevent escalation to statutory services. You will engage families in recognising the need for change, complete whole family assessments, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake whole family assessments and develop SMART family plans
Work with families facing issues such as poor school attendance, safeguarding, domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and exploitation
Act as Lead Professional, coordinating Team Around the Family meetings
Deliver direct work with children, parents and families (1:1, family or group)
Promote school attendance and prevent exclusion, including work with children missing education
Work closely with schools, health, police, social care and voluntary agencies
Maintain high-quality case recording and produce concise reports
Manage a caseload and deliver flexible outreach across the boroughRequirements
Relevant qualification at Level 4 or above
Experience of direct work with children and families in an Early Help setting
Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development and early intervention
Confident multi-agency working and ability to lead family plans
Excellent communication, analytical and IT skills
Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings