Family Hubs Practitioner

Youth and Community Support Practitioner

Location: Telford and Wrekin

Hours: 37 hours (12 months fixed term)

24 Hours (12 months fixed term)

18.5 Hours (Permanent)

Are you passionate about supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes? Do you have experience delivering community-based support and working collaboratively with partners to strengthen local services?

We are looking for a Youth and Community Support Practitioner to join our dedicated team, helping to deliver responsive, evidence-based support to children and families across Telford and Wrekin.

About the Role:

As a Community and Youth Support Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering a range of direct support interventions to children, young people, and families. Support will be needs-led, evidence-based and delivered within schools, local communities, and family homes.

Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Team Leader, you will respond to identified family needs through both group and individual interventions, helping families access the right support at the right time.

You will play a key role in building strong partnerships with schools, community organisations, voluntary sector partners, and other stakeholders, helping to develop a culture where community-based responses are valued and recognised as a first point of support.

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact Helen Rumbles or Liz Taylor on 385465

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.