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Family Practitioner – Disabilities Service (0-18) – Warwickshire County Council
About the Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Family Practitioners to join our 0-18 Children With Disabilities service.
This role sits within a supportive, nurturing team dedicated to working with disabled children and their families at all levels of statutory social care support.
Warwickshire places children’s needs at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their voices are heard. We are committed to a Child-Friendly Warwickshire and use restorative practice to guide our work.
Join us as Warwickshire begins to embed Families First teams—a multi-disciplinary approach focused on locality working to support the whole family. We collaborate with Health, Police, Education, and other local services to deliver cohesive family care.
Why Work for Warwickshire?
We offer:
- Supportive line management with a robust supervision framework prioritising wellbeing and workload management.
- Volunteering & Wellbeing Day on top of generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas.
- A Refer a Friend package for eligible roles.
- A pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of around 19% (plus member benefits).
- Flexible working recognised as part of our pay and reward strategy.
- Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
- A work culture focused on diversity, inclusion, and fostering talent.
About the Role
The Family Practitioners will focus on:
- Conducting 10-day Family Help Assessments.
- Providing longer-term support to vulnerable families.
- Working with disabled children and their families at higher levels of need (Early Help, Child in Need).
- Acting as the Family Help Lead Practitioner.
- Co-ordinating multi-agency collaboration by chairing Child in Need meetings.
- Partnering with professionals across Health, Education, Police, and Social Care to implement effective, family-centred solutions.
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Three permanent posts are available across:
- South (Warwick area)
- North (Nuneaton & Bedworth)
- East (Rugby area)
- Assessment Hub (County-wide)
View our Why Work For Us Brochure for more details.
Key Responsibilities
Core Tasks:
- Complete statutory assessments (with supervision, guidance, and support) as the Family Practitioner for:
- Targeted Early Help
- Child in Need plans
- Manage a caseload, including:
- Conducting detailed, legal-compliant assessments of children’s needs (aligned with Warwickshire’s policies).
- Collaborating restoratively with professionals and families to craft effective, ring-fenced support plans.
- Ensuring the child’s voice is front and centre in all decisions and interventions.
- Operate within a context of Safe Uncertainty when working with risks.
- Demonstrate professional curiosity in all interactions (with parents, children, young people, and partners).
Key Strategic Duties:
- Independent multi-agency working—build relationships, facilitate team discussions, and lead child-focused case planning.
- Problem-solving complex family scenarios to find sustainable support solutions.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- A qualification in social care (or equivalent).
- At least 3 years’ experience in a social care role, relevant to family support.
- Comprehensive detailed assessments experience, preferably applicable to Early Help and Child in Need forums.
- Proven expertise in direct work with children, young people (0-18), and families:
- Including parenting interventions.
- Managing cases involving resistant or challenging families.
- A collaborative and multi-agency approach capable of balancing independence with team coordination.
- Practical risk assessment skills.
- Fluency in spoken English for daily communication with service users.
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Desirable Extras:
- Experience with families who have children with significant disabilities or complex care needs.
- Knowledge of restorative practice frameworks.
Additional Information
Warwickshire County Council Commitment:
- Safeguarding is a priority. All appointments require:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- An assessment of any declared criminal history in line with our Rehabilitation of Offenders Act compliance policy.
Equality & Accessibility:
We promote diversity and are committed to widening our workforce to address underrepresentation. Contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk for application adjustments.
Closing Details:
- Closing date: Friday, 16 July 2026.
- Interviews: Saturday, 27 July 2026.
For Further Enquiries
Contact:
- Samuel Mehaffy – samuelmehaffy@warwickshire.gov.uk
- Zoe Taylor – zoetaylor@warwickshire.gov.uk
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