Family Practitioner
Job Reference: HCC623707
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Fareham & Gosport or Havant (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 April 2026
The Role:
As a Family Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You’ll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family’s unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you’ll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children’s needs at the heart of decision‑making.
You’ll join a dedicated team using the strengths‑based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship‑building, and solution‑focused interventions, you’ll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.
What you’ll do:
* Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
* Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
* Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
* Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
* Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
* Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.
What we’re looking for:
* 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.
Benefits and Working Conditions:
• 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, an online resources suite, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Travel Requirements:
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
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.
Legal and Equality Statement
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.
We expect them to uphold safeguarding duties, refrain from discriminatory practices, maintain high standards and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. All applicants will receive fair, unbiased treatment and no unnecessary conditions will be imposed that could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any group.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
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