Family Support Practitioner Salary: £26,006.84 per annum (pro rata £21,086.62 pro-rata) Location: Paignton, Devon Contract/Hours: Permanent/Part Time – 30 hours per week (with occasional weekends or evening work required) Interviews to be held 14th October 2026 Benefits: • Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave . consideration of continued service leave balance • As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life. • Excellent support and leadership opportunities • Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages • Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover • Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day. A bit about the role Join Action for Children and an exciting partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, supporting the 0 to 19 Torbay initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, has a good sense of humour, and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You work directly with families across Torbay, Torquay and Brixham, offering practical and emotional support. This includes one to one family support and parenting, domestic abuse, substance misuse and wider family challenges. You'll have experience and family support or similar role, strong communication skills, a good understanding of safeguarding, experience of home visits, the ability to work independently as part of a team and the flexibility to travel across the locality. You’ll complete assessments, create personalised support plans and work closely with partner agencies to ensure families get the right help at the right time. Please note that this role does involve working occasionally on Saturdays About the Service We aim to safeguard and promote good health for all children in the Paignton, Torbay, Torquay and Brixham area whilst providing comprehensive local care to those in need together with support for their families.   How you could make a difference • Coordinate support for children, young people, and families through various interventions (one-to-one, group, or community based) Via face to face, online, or telephone delivery. • Provide a high-quality service based on individual assessments of need • Maintain effective communication and relationships with colleagues, children, young people and their families • Respond appropriately to Safeguarding. • Build strong relationships with other professionals and partner agencies to promote strength-based approach. • Keeping accurate records of interactions and progress is also important. Let’s talk about you • NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent with at least two years post qualifying experience (preferred) • Knowledge of developmental trauma, attachment theory, emotional regulation and attunement • A sound knowledge of the impact trauma can have on children's life outcomes • A positive and caring attitude with excellent interpersonal skills • The ability to prioritise and manage workloads • Ability to work alone as well as within a team • A strong work ethic in a fast-paced and challenging environment • Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle Why Action for Children? Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us create change that really matters. And when we succeed, we’ll recognise what you did to make a difference. We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 18 69. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here. Will you join us? How to apply If you require any support to apply, please contact us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk [recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk] and quoting reference 137 11. Diversity, equality and inclusion We work hard to create an inclusive environment. One where individuality is celebrated and where everyone feels valued and supported. Because when we come together, with skills like yours, we’re capable of amazing things. We actively encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with a disability, as these groups are under-represented within Action for Children. Men are currently under-represented within our Children Service roles. We’d like to change that. So, we really encourage men to apply for any of our Children Service roles. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. 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