Family Practitioner, Lewisham Council

Family Practitioner, Lewisham Council   
Pay rate - £27.39ph 
Prevention & Early Help  
Lewisham Council is on an exciting journey of transformation through the Pathfinder program, and we're looking for passionate, proactive, and skilled Family Practitioners to be part of our Prevention & Early Help Team. In this vital role, you'll work directly with children, young people, and families, providing focused support to improve outcomes, address challenges, reduce risks, and empower families to make and sustain positive changes. You'll build trusting relationships with families, extended networks, and communities to help alleviate social isolation, increase capacity, and create sustainable change. By collaborating with multi-disciplinary partners, you'll ensure the best outcomes for children and families, preventing the need for statutory services and reducing risks of family breakdown. 

• Provide intensive, family-centred support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes. 

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop action plans to address challenges such as parenting, mental health, domestic abuse, and education. 

• Facilitate decision-making and ensure children, young people, and families' voices are heard in assessments and plans. 

• Deliver evidence-based interventions using restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches. 

• Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting in line with GDPR and service policies. 

• Build strong links with local services and agencies to provide integrated support. 

• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner, working with families facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties. 

• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies and the ability to implement them effectively. 

• Strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis. 

• Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and leading Teams Around the Family (TAF). 

• Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices. 

• Commitment to professional development and staying informed on relevant policies and research. 

 
This is an agency Post, and we can offer you:  

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you.  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
 Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.