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Family Practitioner
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 17.52 - 17.52 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Family Practitioner
Location: Newcastle (Inner West)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Thursday between 9am–6pm (to meet family needs), early finish on Fridays at 4:30pm
Contract: 3 months (end date to be reviewed)
Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children and Families
We are proud to be part of the Newcastle Early Help System, working closely with children, young people, and their families across the 0–19 age range. Our service delivers a broad range of family-focused interventions designed to promote positive outcomes, build resilience, and strengthen family relationships.
In addition to direct support, we offer a diverse programme of holiday activities—an area where our Family Practitioners play a hands-on and valued role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, proactive, and skilled practitioner with experience in multi-agency working to join a supportive, motivated team. If you are passionate about empowering families and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.
What You Will Do
As a Family Practitioner, you will play a vital role in connecting families to the right support within the Children and Families Newcastle system. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting holistic, whole-family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and goals.
Working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to deliver flexible, creative, and outcome-focused support to children, young people, and their families.
Assisting the Lead Practitioner with Early Help Assessments and Plans.
Facilitating responsive group programmes that meet the needs of families.
Delivering support directly in the family home.
Responding promptly to enquiries and referrals, carrying out effective support and regular reviews.
Helping families access resources, especially those who may face barriers to engagement.
Offering practical support and encouragement to help parents build confidence and strengthen parenting skills.
Advocating on behalf of babies, children, and young people when needed.
Contributing to integrated service delivery, including initiatives such as the Supporting Families Programme and UNICEF Baby Friendly status.
Maintaining accurate records in line with data protection regulations and supporting data collection to monitor progress and outcomes.
Developing strong professional links with key partners, including schools and health services.
Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure services are timely, appropriate, and well-coordinated.
Acting in line with safeguarding policies and procedures, responding appropriately to any child protection concerns.Join Us
If you are committed to improving the lives of children and families, bring your passion, experience, and creativity to our team. This role offers variety, challenge, and the rewarding chance to make a real difference every day. Please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
The benefits of working with Emily at Service Care Solutions:
You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market
We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary periodBefore You Apply
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