Family Practitioner/family Support Worker in Cannock, West Midlands
Uk working eligibility only.
Family Practitioner – Cannock, Staffordshire
£20.97 per hour | 37 hours per week | 3–6 month contract (likely extension)
Sanctuary Personnel is looking for an experienced Family Practitioner to join a supportive team based in Cannock, Staffordshire. This is a rewarding role focused on strengthening families and keeping children safely within their home environments.
About the Role:
In this position, you will support families using a restorative approach, providing both encouragement and structured interventions. Your work will help children and young people remain with their families, building stability and resilience.
Main Duties:
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Carry out direct work with children, carers, and families – including parenting support, mediation, crisis management, conflict resolution, and Life Story Work.
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Deliver focused interventions on topics such as safeguarding, emotional wellbeing, behavioural support, attachment, bereavement, and exploitation risks.
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Lead on early help assessments and plans, acting as a key worker, while working alongside social workers to support children in need and those with protection plans or in care.
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience: Hands-on experience supporting children, young people, and families in a statutory or voluntary setting.
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Qualifications: Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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Compliance: Must hold an Enhanced DBS and have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential.
Why Join Sanctuary Personnel?
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