Nottinghamshire County Council
Family Support Practitioner
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Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
Type of Vacancy
Permanent
Work Pattern
Part Time
Hours per Week
22.5
Work Base
Bingham Family Hub, Bingham, NG17 8HE
Working Arrangements
Office Based
Job Description / Person Specification
[Family Support Practitioner JDPS.pdf – 115KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of Posts
1
Interview Date
11 August 2026
Closing Date
28 July 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two-minute animation to learn more.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in the power of support and connection, and we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for families. Join us in our mission to empower families and create a brighter future for children.
We are seeking a dedicated and caring Family Support Practitioner to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will support families both in their homes and within our welcoming hub environments. You will provide high-quality 1:1 family support and deliver structured parenting programmes in a group setting. Your work will help build confidence, strengthen relationships, and promote positive outcomes for families.
Key Responsibilities
- Offering tailored 1:1 support to families in their homes and within Family Hub settings.
- Planning and delivering engaging parenting courses to groups of parents and carers.
- Supporting families across a range of needs, including:
- Behaviour management, routines, and boundaries.
- Sleep, weaning, and toileting.
- Accessing support for financial challenges.
- Navigating relationship difficulties.
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To Thrive In This Role, You Should Have
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
- An understanding of child development, effective parenting, and attachment theory.
- A full driving licence (unless registered disabled).
- Experience working with children, young people, and their families (either paid or voluntary) is desirable.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Compassionate and proactive, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
- Able to build strong, trusting relationships with families.
- Confident working both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
- Committed to treating all individuals with respect and consideration.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
- A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A supportive environment that encourages work-life balance.
- Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families in our community! If you are ready to be there for your community when they need you most, apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Family Support Practitioner!
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Kathy Wilkins on 01159773749 or by email Kathy.Wilkins@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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