Family Hub Community Practitioner

Job Reference coventrycc/TP/175814/13060

Number of Positions: 2

Contract Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time

Work Hours:

37

Location:

Coventry

Closing Date: 09/08/2026

Job Category:
Children's Services

Organisation: CCC-Corporate

Make a Real Difference to Families Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to thrive? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Family Hub Community Practitioner to join our team and deliver early help interventions that make a lasting impact.

In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with families, providing practical support, delivering evidence-based programmes, and connecting people to the right services at the right time. You'll collaborate with schools, health professionals, housing, police and community partners to create positive change and improve outcomes for children and young people.

We seek candidates with experience of working with families, a commitment to a whole-family approach, and the ability to build strong relationships within communities.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

You will have a strong understanding of child development, parenting practice and the challenges families can face, alongside knowledge of safeguarding and early help principles, including the Coventry Safeguarding Children Partnership Right Help Right Time Guidance
. An understanding of the Family Hub and Start for Life Programme and the Supporting Families Outcomes Framework is desirable.

You will be confident in assessing need, planning and delivering effective support and interventions, both on a one-to-one basis and through group work. Building positive relationships comes naturally to you, and you will be skilled at engaging, motivating and empowering families to make sustainable changes.

You will have experience of working directly with children, young people and families within health, education, early years, youth work or social care settings. You will be able to produce high-quality written assessments and records, communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, and work collaboratively to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.

• A Level 3 qualification relevant to early years, education, health or social care.
• Significant experience working with children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and evidence-based family support interventions.
• Strong assessment, planning and communication skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and engage families in positive change.
• Experience of partnership working across agencies and community organisations.
• A flexible, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently when required.

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long‑term health condition