Family Practitioner – Staffordshire County Council Grade 7 Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Family Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team and make a meaningful impact in local communities. ? Our Vision A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. ? Our Outcomes Everyone in Staffordshire will: Have access to more good jobs and share the benefits of economic growth Be healthier and more independent for longer Feel safer, happier, and more supported in their community ? Our Values We’re creating a workplace where people feel supported, motivated and empowered. Our values shape everything we do: Ambitious – striving for more for our communities and citizens Courageous – facing challenges and making brave decisions Empowering – giving our people the tools and trust to do great work About the Role As a Family Practitioner, you’ll work with children, young people, families and carers using a restorative, high-support, high-challenge approach. Your work helps families stay together, strengthens placements, and ensures children feel safe, understood and supported. This role is politically restricted under local government legislation. Key Responsibilities Work directly with children and families to help children remain with or return to their families, or to stabilise foster placements Lead early help assessments and plans, acting as key worker for families Work collaboratively with social workers across CIN, CP and Children in Care work Contribute to parenting assessments, mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work Deliver focussed work on topics such as staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, attachment and exploitation Use restorative practice to build relationships and support positive change Organise and facilitate meetings, events and group work with families and professionals Maintain accurate case recording and documentation Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to provide timely support What We’re Looking For Qualifications NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in work relating to children and families Experience & Knowledge Direct work with vulnerable children, young people and families Strong IT skills (Microsoft packages) Understanding of child development, trauma, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and vulnerabilities Knowledge of multi-agency working and key legislation for children’s social care Experience delivering evidence-based parenting programmes Ability to assess needs and make sound, accountable decisions Skills Ability to communicate effectively with children and families Strong relationship-building and intervention skills Confident in challenging or conflict situations Ability to maintain high-quality written records Demonstrated commitment to restorative practice Essential Car User Professional Expectations You will champion: Safe, efficient and effective service delivery Equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice Climate-conscious working High standards of safeguarding A healthy and safe working environment Apply or Refer To apply, send your CV to (url removed). Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? ? Refer them and earn £250 if they’re successful