Job Details: Job Reference: HCC623173 Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum Work Location: Havant Plaza, Havant (Hybrid Working) Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 4 February 2026 The Role: As a Family Practitioner working in the Willow Team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children to achieve positive and lasting change. You’ll work in our multi-agency specialist child exploitation team operating across Hampshire working directly with children identified at risk of one or more elements of Missing, Exploitation and Trafficking (MET). You’ll work closely with partner agencies such as health, police and the youth justice service to target and reduce risks in the local community. In this role you’ll work across Hampshire with some of your time spent working within Hampshire County Council’s secure unit (Swanwick Lodge). What you’ll do: Work directly with children to provide one-to-one mentoring and support. Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals. Manage a caseload and maintain accurate case records. Contribute to the wider Willow plan focused on tackling MET. What we’re looking for: Knowledge of child exploitation. Experience supporting children, young people, and families. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations. Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently. Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Family Practitioner, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why join us? Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development. Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Important : You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Children’s Services Practitioner, Early Help Practitioner, Family Intervention Worker, Case Worker. Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Additional Information: Family Practitioner Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk For an informal chat about the role, please contact Neil Connolly, Team Manager on Neil.Connolly@hants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.