Family Practitioner

TL;DR

Family Practitioner: Providing targeted, individual, and group interventions for children and families to improve outcomes with an accent on systemic care and safeguarding. Focus on managing complex caseloads, conducting whole-family assessments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure sustainable positive change.

Location: Must be based in or able to work onsite in Romford, United Kingdom

Salary: £39,276–£42,771 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a local government authority committed to supporting residents through community-focused services and sustainable development.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of families with additional and multiple needs, providing tailored support and interventions.
• Conduct whole-family focused assessments to identify strengths and needs within the home and community.
• Work directly with children and young people to ensure their voices are incorporated into planning processes.
• Collaborate with social workers and multi-agency partners to support families in care or transitioning from statutory services.
• Prepare professional reports and attend court proceedings to provide evidence on specific cases when required.
• Facilitate parenting workshops and provide structured guidance to vulnerable families.

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality, outcome-focused support to children and families.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and partnerships across internal and external agencies.
• Understanding of effective practice and policies affecting children and families.
• Experience in preparing professional reports and assessments for children.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Nice to have

• Experience in supervised family time contact services.
• Experience in delivering parenting programmes or non-violent resistance training.
• Experience working in both public and voluntary sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Access to regular 1-2-1 supervision, performance appraisals, and skills development sessions.
• Commitment to systemic practice and sustainable positive outcomes for the community.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and merit-based recruitment.

Hiring process

• Application via supporting statement (max 2 A4 sides).
• Shortlisting followed by interviews scheduled for the week commencing 13/07/2026.