Staffordshire County Council, working with us means collaborating across our different teams, sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a large county with diverse challenges – and together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.
You will be based within the district service area of Lichfield, where the council is supporting a 'Family Help' pilot, working closely with social workers to support children in need.
Hybrid working is supported, with a balance of community‑based, office‑based and home working.
Main Responsibilities
* Leading on early help assessments, plans, and the delivery of targeted support interventions.
* Leading on child‑in‑need plans and the delivery of targeted support interventions, with the support and oversight of a social work practice lead.
* Working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child‑protection plans and children in care.
* Contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution, and Life Story Work.
* Supporting the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work with children, young people and their families.
The Ideal Candidate
* A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families, or relevant experience.
* Experience supporting children and their families within homes, delivering direct work and being creative in engaging children, families, and carers.
* Flexible with working hours, as evening and weekend work may be required.
* Current UK driving licence and own vehicle.
We’re happy to talk flexible working.
Above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time, with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.
For further information, please contact Family Practitioner Lead, Beccy Davies – beccy.tarbuck@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held w/c 20th April 2026.
This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.
Our benefits
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff you will have access to our rewards and benefits, including support for a healthy work‑life balance.
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Staffordshire County Council is an equal‑opportunity organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. The role is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and applicants should disclose any unspent or spent convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands in their application.
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