🌟 Job Opportunity: Family Practitioner
Location: Lewisham (based in a local Family Hub)
Department: Prevention & Early Help
Hours: Full-Time
Make a Lasting Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and compassionate Family Practitioner to join a dynamic Prevention & Early Help team, supporting children, young people, and families across the Lewisham area.
This role is central to an innovative transformation programme, focused on early intervention, community connection, and long-term change. The successful candidate will work directly with families to overcome complex challenges, reduce risks, and build on strengths to create sustainable improvements in their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide intensive, tailored support to families facing multiple vulnerabilities.
Carry out holistic assessments and co-produce action plans addressing issues such as parenting, education, mental health, and domestic abuse.
Apply restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Ensure the voice of the child and family is central to all decision-making.
Work closely with other professionals and services to deliver integrated, multi-agency support.
Build trust with families and their extended networks to reduce isolation and increase resilience.
Maintain accurate case records in line with GDPR and service policies.
Work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner supporting families with complex needs (e.g., domestic abuse, mental health, housing instability).
Strong understanding of evidence-based interventions, Early Help Assessments, and leading Team Around the Family (TAF) processes.
Skilled in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with children and families.
Demonstrable commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practice.
A proactive, solution-focused approach and a genuine passion for supporting families to thrive.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we welcome your application.
