Family Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624549
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 3 August & 10 August 2026

The Role:

Joining us as a Family Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in helping children, young people and families achieve positive, lasting change across Hampshire. As part of a newly established countywide Early Help team, you'll provide timely support that helps families overcome challenges, build resilience and access the right services before concerns escalate.

Using a strengths-based approach and motivational interviewing techniques, you'll work directly with families to identify solutions, promote positive change and improve outcomes for children. Working closely with Social Workers and partner agencies, you'll ensure children's needs remain at the centre of decision-making while empowering families to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a varied caseload, delivering targeted early help interventions to children, young people and families.
• Assess family strengths and needs, providing advice, guidance and tailored support through telephone and virtual contact.
• Help families access the right services and resources by connecting them with local support and making recommendations for further intervention where needed.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, social care, police and community organisations to coordinate effective support for families.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures, while maintaining accurate records and preparing clear, high-quality reports.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 qualification (or above) in early years, education, health, child development or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families, including those with complex needs and experiences of trauma or loss.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, mediation and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of the impact of disadvantage on children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively, use initiative, maintain accurate records and demonstrate professional integrity.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Family Practitioner role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section 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?

• Be part of a newly created countywide team helping to shape and strengthen Hampshire's Early Help offer.
• Enjoy a supportive, office-based role where you can make a meaningful difference to children and families through timely intervention and partnership 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 entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. 

This is one of several exciting opportunities within our newly established countywide Early Help service. Visit our careers page to explore all current opportunities and find out where you could make a difference.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for include: Family Support Practitioner, Family Support Worker, Early Help Practitioner, Early Intervention Practitioner, Family Intervention Practitioner, Family Outreach Worker.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.   

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 Becky Barrett, Early Help Lead Manager on becky.barrett3@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.