Action for Children
Family Support Practitioner
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Family Support Practitioner
Family Support Practitioner
Salary: £26,006.84 per annum (pro rata – from April 2026) Location: Paignton, Devon Contract/Hours: Permanent/Part Time – 25 hours per week Interviews: 4th and 5th of March 2026
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – more than 7 weeks paid leave for full-time workers
- Option to buy or sell leave
- Professional qualifications and excellent training
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000+ national retailers
About the Role
Join Action for Children and an exciting partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, supporting the 0 to 19 Torbay initiative.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, has a good sense of humour, and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families.
Core responsibilities include:
- Working directly with families across Torbay, Torquay, and Brixham, offering practical and emotional support in areas such as:
- One-to-one family support and parenting
- Domestic abuse
- Substance misuse
- Wider family challenges
- Conducting assessments, creating personalised support plans, and collaborating with partner agencies for cohesive care
- Occasional Saturday work as part of this role
You’ll need: ✅ Experience (or equivalent) in a family support role ✅ Strong communication skills and a good understanding of safeguarding ✅ Experience with home visits ✅ Ability to work independently as part of a team ✅ Flexibility to travel across the locality
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About the Service
We focus on:
- Safeguarding and promoting good health for children in Paignton, Torbay, Torquay, and Brixham
- Providing comprehensive local care for those in need
- Supporting families
How You’ll Make a Difference
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate support through:
- One-to-one, group, or community-based interventions (face-to-face, online, or telephone)
- High-quality, personalised interventions based on individual needs
- Maintain clear communication with:
- Colleagues, children, young people, and their families
- Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns
- Build strong partnerships with professionals and agencies to adopt a strengths-based approach
- Keep accurate records of interactions and progress
About You
Requirements & Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent, with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of:
- Developmental trauma
- Attachment theory
- Emotional regulation and attunement
- Impact of trauma on children’s life outcomes
- Personal qualities:
- Positive, caring attitude
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
- Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong work ethic in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Logistical requirements:
- Full driving license
- Access to a vehicle
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Why Action for Children?
At Action for Children, we believe every child deserves:
- A loving home
- Food, warmth, and stability
- The chance to grow and learn
- Support to cope with life’s challenges
By joining us, you’ll help shape a future where no child is left behind. We recognise and celebrate the impact of your work.
As a 150-year-old charity, we’ve changed to meet the evolving needs of children—but our mission stays the same. As long as children need us, we’ll be here.
Want to Apply?
If you need support applying, contact: 📞 Shannon Neander – 01923 361518 ✉ recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk Reference: 12680
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We create an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated, and everyone feels valued and supported.
Action for Children actively encourages:
- Applications from people with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
- Applications from people with disabilities
- Male applicants (under-represented in Children’s Services roles)
Explore Further
- Action for Children Employee Benefits
- AfC Commitment Statement
- Management Competency Framework
- Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
- Discover a career in residential services: Make A Difference
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