Assistant Family Practitioner

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624552

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 per annum

Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire (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 &10 August 2026

The Role:

As an Assistant Family Practitioner, you will play a key role in helping children, young people and families achieve positive, lasting change. Working with families of children aged 0–19, you will provide early help and targeted support that builds on family strengths, promotes resilience and helps children thrive safely at home.

Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team, you will deliver one-to-one support, outreach appointments and evidence-based programmes, helping families identify goals, overcome challenges and access the right support at the right time. Through strong partnership working and a solution-focused approach, you will contribute to improving outcomes for families across your local community.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, targeted support groups and interventions that help children, young people and families achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide one-to-one, outreach and session-based support, helping families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve agreed goals.
• Offer advice and guidance, signpost families to appropriate services, and identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with procedures.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of local services, community resources and support networks, helping families access the right support at the right time.
• Maintain accurate records, gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 qualification (or above) in early years, education, health, child development or a related field.
• Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with children and young people aged 0–19 and their families.
• Experience of multi-agency working to support children and families with complex needs.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, mediation and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to inclusive practice, professional integrity, continuous learning and delivering positive outcomes for families.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Assistant 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?

• Make a meaningful difference by supporting families to create sustainable change and improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Be part of a collaborative team with opportunities for ongoing training, development and professional growth.
• 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: Early Help Assistant Practitioner, Assistant Family Support Practitioner, Early Help Support Practitioner, Family Intervention Practitioner, Family Support Practitioner.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.   

Additional Information:

Assistant 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