Family Help Practitioner

We are currently recruiting an experienced Family Help Practitioner to support the Families First Test and Learn Pilot running within the Family Solutions Service.

This opportunity sits within the Family Help Team based at Abingdon Children & Family Centre, supporting vulnerable families across the Vale of White Horse area.

Location: Abingdon / Vale of White Horse (Hybrid)

Rate: £19.20 - £25.59 per hour

Contract: 3-month contract+

The Role

The Family Help Practitioner will provide timely, purposeful support and interventions to children, young people and their families, with a strong focus on:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Reducing risk and addressing emerging concerns early
• Supporting families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies

This is a direct-work role, requiring a hands-on, family-focused approach.

Working Arrangements

• Practitioners must be based in the Vale of White Horse area at least 3 days per week
• Recording, planning and admin can be completed from home, Abingdon office or any OCC building
• Wednesdays (morning) are office-based at Abingdon Children & Family Centre for team meetings and peer supervision

About You:

• Experience working directly with children and families in a social care or early help setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
• Excellent communication and assessment skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Relevant qualification and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)