Family Practitioner SO1 Lewisham

Family Practitioner SO1 – Lewisham Council

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, family-centered support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop action plans to address challenges such as parenting, mental health, domestic abuse, and education.
• Facilitate decision-making and ensure children, young people, and families’ voices are heard in assessments and plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions using restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches.
• Support families in accessing employment, education, and training opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting in line with GDPR and service policies.
• Build strong links with local services and agencies to provide integrated support.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience working with families facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties.
• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies and the ability to implement them effectively.
• Strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis.
• Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and leading Teams Around the Family (TAF).
• Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices.
• Commitment to professional development and staying informed on relevant policies and research.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Children and Families Act 2014, Childrens Act 1989 & 2004, London Safeguarding Children Procedures, Working Together; Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their families; Care Standards 2000, The Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011, Equality Act 2010 (other country equivalents may apply).
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary services in supporting families
• A sound knowledge and application of Safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults
• A good knowledge and understanding of child development and the needs of children
• Significant knowledge and understanding of issues affecting children/young people and their families, particularly the impact of social and economic disadvantage and multiple disadvantages on motivation, culture, confidence and progression through education employment and training.