Family Practitioner
| Posting date: | 22 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,178 to £36,369 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £33,178 - £36,369 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | Totton, Southampton |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC624395 |
Summary
As a Family Practitioner within the Family Connections Service, you'll be at the forefront of building meaningful relationships with Kinship Carers in Hampshire. You will provide support to Kinship carers helping guardians to achieve the best outcomes for children.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You’ll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family’s unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you’ll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children’s needs at the heart of decision-making.
Through practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused interventions, you’ll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.
What you’ll do
• Work directly with children, parents and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Support kinship carers and families through assessment, intervention and ongoing support planning within the Family Connections Service.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to strengthen and improve family relationships.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Contribute to Special Guardianship Support Plans, targeted assessments and funding applications.
• Organise and facilitate kinship support groups to strengthen peer networks.
• Support access to relevant services and resources.
• Manage duty enquiries and provide timely support to carers and professionals.
What we’re looking for
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.
Why join us
• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
You’ll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You’ll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family’s unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you’ll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children’s needs at the heart of decision-making.
Through practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused interventions, you’ll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.
What you’ll do
• Work directly with children, parents and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Support kinship carers and families through assessment, intervention and ongoing support planning within the Family Connections Service.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals and partner agencies.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to strengthen and improve family relationships.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Contribute to Special Guardianship Support Plans, targeted assessments and funding applications.
• Organise and facilitate kinship support groups to strengthen peer networks.
• Support access to relevant services and resources.
• Manage duty enquiries and provide timely support to carers and professionals.
What we’re looking for
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.
Why join us
• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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