Family Practitioner - Children & Families (North & Mid)
- North Devon, Mid Devon
- Full Time
- £31,525 - £34,811 p.a
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive? We are seeking three Family Practitioners on 12-month fixed-term contracts to join our Children & Families Service in North & Mid Devon.
Working closely with our experienced and dedicated Social Workers, you'll contribute to safeguarding children, strengthening family resilience, and delivering meaningful interventions that create lasting change for children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop their career in Children's Social Care.
About the Role
Family Practitioners play a vital role within the Children & Families service, working alongside Social Workers to help keep children safely within their family networks wherever possible.
By providing practical support to families experiencing challenges, Family Practitioners deliver targeted assistance whilst building positive relationships that promote lasting change.
As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will work closely with partner agencies to provide early help, respond to emerging needs, and improve outcomes for children and young people across the local community.
About You
As a Family Practitioner you will be persistent, tenacious and assertive, particularly when working with families who may have previously resisted interventions. You will be skilled at developing strong relationships with families and by providing hands-on help, support, and guidance you will encourage positive and permanent change.
We are looking for someone who advocates for the children and young people of Devon with a professional and positive approach, in line with statutory obligations. You will champion restorative practices and foster a collaborative culture, promoting reflection and learning within the team.
Key skills and experience include:
- Experience working in social care, particularly in multi-agency and court environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Proficiency in IT skills
- Excellent recording and planning abilities
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a car (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act)
You will be expected to travel between visits and due to the size and rural nature of North & Mid Devon, it is an essential requirement of this role to have a full UK licence and access to your own reliable transport (subject to reasonable adjustments that may need to be made in line with the Equality Act 2010).
Working for Devon County Council
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
- Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Free onsite parking.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services.
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Service Manager: Curtis King - curtis.king@devon.gov.uk
Closing Date: 25 October 2026.
Please note: This advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Internal Applicants: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please Note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in the UK and are unable to consider overseas applications.
Additional Information
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
REQ010728 - Children's Social Care
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationNorth DevonMid Devon
- Work Postcode
Barnstaple or Tiverton - Depending on applicant location
- Reference
REQ010728
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & Health
- Salary Details
£31,525 - £34,811 p.a
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
24/10/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes