Description
The job itself
Join Our Team as a Family Help – Senior School & Community Practitioner
Are you an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to lead and inspire others while making a meaningful difference to children and families with early, emerging or complex needs?
We’re looking for a Family Help – Senior School & Community Practitioner to join our dedicated team in East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with schools, colleges and community partners to support children and families at key transition points and help prevent needs from escalating.
About the Role
As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll:
1. Provide early intervention and parenting support in schools and community settings.
2. Support schools to deliver the Family Help offer and promote positive engagement.
3. Attend, organise and chair multi-agency meetings and Team Around the School Meetings.
4. Support and contribute to partner assessments and family plans.
5. Champion the voice of the child and promote trauma-informed practice.
6. Lead on complex cases, undertaking whole family assessments and developing tailored, outcome-focused plans.
7. Deliver targeted, evidence-based programmes to parents and carers.
8. Provide guidance and mentorship to School & Community Practitioners, supporting reflective practice and service development.
9. Deputise for Team Managers and represent the service in key thematic areas
10. Promote multi-agency working and ensure effective information sharing across partners.
11. Develop a network of partners from external agencies within your area that offer services to support children and families.
This is a frontline leadership role where your expertise, creativity, and commitment to trauma-informed practice will be vital in achieving better outcomes for children and families.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
12. Holds a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent).
13. Has extensive experience working with children, young people, and families with complex and high-risk needs.
14. Can lead and coordinate multi-agency casework and deliver group and individual interventions.
15. Builds and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external partnerships, promoting the service and able to resolve challenges within this.
16. Has experience mentoring or supporting staff and promoting best practice.
17. Understands safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed approaches.
18. Is flexible, values-driven, and committed to continuous professional development.
19. Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.
20. Understands the social and economic factors affecting family outcomes.
Why Join Us?
21. Be part of a service aligned with national reforms and the Best Start for Life vision.
22. Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
23. Access leadership development opportunities and champion roles.
24. Help shape the future of Family Help in East Riding.
Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.