💜 Family Wellbeing Practitioner
📍 Location: Folkestone - Community-Based (Home Visits Required)
⏰ Hours: 28 hours per week
💷 Salary: £14.25 per hour
📅 Contract: Fixed-Term until April 2027
⚠️ This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010
🌸 About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting women and families to overcome challenges, build confidence and create positive change?
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Family Wellbeing Practitioner to support women and families affected by domestic abuse, trauma and complex life challenges
Working within a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, you will help women improve their safety, wellbeing and confidence, while supporting families to build resilience and achieve positive outcomes for children
💜 This is a rewarding, community-based role involving home visits, advocacy, parenting support and multi-agency working
🏡 Key Responsibilities
🤝 Provide emotional and practical support to women affected by domestic abuse
🛡️ Complete risk assessments, DASH assessments and safety plans
📣 Provide advocacy and support women to access specialist services
👩👧 Support mothers to strengthen parenting skills and family relationships
💬 Work with children experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties
🏠 Assist families with housing, benefits and practical support needs
🚨 Attend safeguarding meetings and work closely with partner agencies
🔒 Maintain accurate, confidential and professional case records
🌱 Facilitate support groups, workshops and recovery programmes
💙 About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of women and families
Essential Experience & Skills
✅ Experience in domestic abuse, family support, safeguarding, social care or a related field
🛡️ Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
💜 Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and trauma
🗣️ Strong communication, advocacy and case management skills
📋 Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
🌱 A compassionate, non-judgemental and solution-focused approach
🚗 Driving Requirement
You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle, as regular travel and home visits are an essential part of this role
✨ What We Offer
📚 Ongoing training and professional development
🤝 Regular supervision and dedicated support
🕐 Flexible working arrangements
💜 A supportive and collaborative team environment
🌟 The opportunity to make a genuine difference to women and families
🛡️ Safeguarding
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check
If you are passionate about supporting women and families and would like to make a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to hear from you
