Family Practitioner

Family Practitioner

Salary: £26,006.84 per annum

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract/

Hours:

Fixed Term contract for 12 months / Full Time – 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)

Closing date will be midnight of Sunday 20th September and interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on week commencing 28th September

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• 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
• 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.
• Parking is available at most hubs, and when staff do need to pay for parking while working city‑wide, these costs are reimbursed

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.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families? Do you have experience facilitating groups, supporting families, and working with children and young people with a range of needs, including Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

If so, this Family Practitioner role offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver early intervention and support to children, young people and families awaiting access to Children and Young People’s services (CYP’s).

As a Family Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting families while they wait for specialist CYP services. You’ll deliver evidence‑based group programmes and family‑focused interventions that build resilience, strengthen relationships, and equip families with practical tools to improve wellbeing.

You’ll facilitate a range of structured group programmes, including:

• Decider Skills – supporting children and young people to develop emotional regulation, resilience and coping strategies.
• Togetherness (Understanding Your Child) – helping parents and carers deepen their understanding of their child’s needs and behaviours.
• Incredible Years Autism – designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 2–5 with autism or significant language delays.
• Sleep Programmes – offering practical guidance to improve sleep routines and overall family wellbeing.

Alongside group delivery, you’ll provide early intervention and support to families with a wide range of needs, including SEN. You’ll work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners, contribute to coordinated support plans, and bring a proactive, compassionate approach to helping families navigate challenges and build positive futures.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident in group facilitation, experienced in family support, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

Our Newcastle Early Years Cluster provides high‑quality Early Help support for children, young people and families across the city. Working in close partnership with the local authority, health services, schools and community organisations, we deliver joined‑up, trauma‑informed support that responds to local needs and strengthens outcomes for families. Our work is rooted in strong multi‑agency collaboration, a commitment to safeguarding, and a focus on providing accessible, effective early intervention.

• Deliver engaging, inclusive group programmes for children, young people, parents and carers, including Decider Skills, Togetherness (Understanding Your Child), Sleep Programmes and other evidence‑based interventions.
• Provide early intervention support for families awaiting specialist CYP services, offering practical advice, guidance and tailored strategies that build resilience and improve wellbeing.
• Adapt content and delivery to meet the needs…