Family Support Practitioner

Nottinghamshire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description / Person Specification

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Salary: £26,824 - £29,540 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Work pattern: Full Time, Part Time

Hours per week: 37, 29.5, 26 & 22 hrs

Work Base: Mansfield Family Hubs

Working Arrangements: Office Based

Competency Framework: Tier 7b

Interview date: 16 & 17 March 2026

Number of posts: Multiple posts are available

Closing Date: 01 March 2026 23:55

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join our Family Hub teams and help children and families get the right support at the right time. Flexible working across Family Hubs, family homes & community venues. Occasional evenings/weekends.

From Pregnancy Through To Age 19, You’ll

• Deliver one‑to‑one support and parenting programmes
• Work with partners across health, education & social care
• Empower families to thrive in their homes and communities

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ experience with children & families
• We are particularly looking for applicants with experience of working with families of school aged children and teenagers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for meeting the holistic needs of families.

West Mansfield Family Hub: Ladybrook, Pleasley, Bull Farm and Titchfield & Oakham areas.

1 x 37 hours post

1 x 29.5 hours post

1 x 22 hours post

North Mansfield Family Hub: Mansfield Woodhouse and Warsop areas.

1 x 22 hours post

1 x 26 hours post

South East Mansfield Family Hub: Ravensdale & Forest Town, Bellamy and Oak Tree areas.

1 x 37 hours post

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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. 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 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.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.