Vacancy Detail

Family Help Practitioner

Role:           Family Help Practitioner

Location:       Stockton-on-Tees

Contract:       Temporary (2–3 months) – Interim cover

Hours:           Minimum 3 days per week (up to 5 days)

Pay Rate:      £12.50 - £16.50 (depending on pay status)

Requirements for the role:

We are recruiting for a temporary Family Help Practitioner on behalf of a well-respected charity. This is a hands-on, relationship-based role supporting children, young people, and families through an integrated early help framework.

You will work directly with families in their homes and community settings, helping to ensure children and young people remain safe, supported, and able to thrive within their family networks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide practical, emotional, and strengths-based support to families

  • Deliver direct, relationship-based interventions with children, young people, and families aged 0–19

  • Work within an integrated Early Help / Family Help framework

  • Manage a caseload and maintain accurate, timely electronic case records

  • Act as Lead Professional where required, coordinating multi-agency support

  • Contribute to joint assessments and family plans

  • Build effective partnerships with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector services

  • Work in line with safeguarding legislation, local procedures, and organisational policies

  • Attend team meetings, supervision, and training, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification or above (relevant to children, young people, or family support)

  • Experience working with children, young people, and families within Early Help or Family Support services

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and early intervention approaches

  • Ability to manage a caseload and work independently

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd act as both an employer and agency.


Location: Stockton-on-Tees | Salary: £12.50 - £16.50 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 03/02/2026