Parenting & School Readiness Practitioner
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,003 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sandwell, West Bromwich |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22880 |
Summary
Do you want to make a real difference for children and families?
Do you enjoy working with parents and carers?
Are you confident supporting families and helping parents build confidence?
Would you like to grow your skills in a friendly, community‑based service?
At Sandwell Family Hubs, we support families from pregnancy through to adulthood. As a Parenting & School Readiness Practitioner, you'll support children, young people and families aged 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND).
In this role, you will:
Lead parenting and school readiness programmes and sessions, including groups, workshops, drop‑ins and one‑to‑one support
Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers
Work as part of a supportive Family Hub team
Work with partner services to help families get the support they need at the right time
This role is based across Sandwell Family Hubs. You will need to work flexibly across different locations. Some evening and weekend work will be expected to meet family needs.
We're looking for people who care about early help, inclusion and equality, and who enjoy working with families from all backgrounds.
When applying, please explain how your skills and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information, and show your understanding of the service.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact
Rachel Jesson – rachel.jesson@barnardos.org.uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Do you enjoy working with parents and carers?
Are you confident supporting families and helping parents build confidence?
Would you like to grow your skills in a friendly, community‑based service?
At Sandwell Family Hubs, we support families from pregnancy through to adulthood. As a Parenting & School Readiness Practitioner, you'll support children, young people and families aged 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND).
In this role, you will:
Lead parenting and school readiness programmes and sessions, including groups, workshops, drop‑ins and one‑to‑one support
Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers
Work as part of a supportive Family Hub team
Work with partner services to help families get the support they need at the right time
This role is based across Sandwell Family Hubs. You will need to work flexibly across different locations. Some evening and weekend work will be expected to meet family needs.
We're looking for people who care about early help, inclusion and equality, and who enjoy working with families from all backgrounds.
When applying, please explain how your skills and experience meet the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information, and show your understanding of the service.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact
Rachel Jesson – rachel.jesson@barnardos.org.uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
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