Family Practitioner SO1
Lewisham Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a passionate, proactive, and skilled individual with at least 2 years of experience as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner. You have a deep understanding of working with families facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties. Your knowledge includes evidence-based intervention strategies, and you possess strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis. You are familiar with Early Help Assessments and have experience leading Teams Around the Family (TAF). You are committed to professional development and staying informed on relevant policies and research.
What the Job Involves
As a Family Practitioner in the Prevention & Early Help Team, you will provide intensive, family-centered support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. Your role involves undertaking holistic assessments and developing action plans to address issues such as parenting, mental health, domestic abuse, and education. You will facilitate decision-making and ensure that the voices of children, young people, and families are heard in assessments and plans. You will deliver evidence-based interventions using restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches, and maintain high standards of case recording and reporting. You will build strong links with local services and agencies to provide integrated support and work flexibly to meet the needs of families.
Skills
- Experience as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies
- Mediation and conflict resolution skills
- Direct work with families in crisis
- Familiarity with Early Help Assessments
- Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices
- Commitment to professional development
- Strong communication and collaboration skills