Parenting and School Readiness Practitioner (22888)

Do you want to make a real difference for children and families?

Do you enjoy working with parents and carers?
Are you confident supporting families and helping parents build confidence?
Would you like to grow your skills in a friendly, community‑based service?

At Sandwell Family Hubs, we support families from pregnancy through to adulthood. As a Parenting & School Readiness Practitioner, you'll support children, young people and families aged 0–19 (up to 25 with SEND).

In this role, you will:

• Lead parenting and school readiness programmes and sessions, including groups, workshops, drop‑ins and one‑to‑one support
• Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers
• Work as part of a supportive Family Hub team
• Work with partner services to help families get the support they need at the right time

This role is based across Sandwell Family Hubs. You will need to work flexibly across different locations. Some evening and weekend work will be expected to meet family needs.

We're looking for people who care about early help, inclusion and equality, and who enjoy working with families from all backgrounds.

We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31/03/2029 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements.