Family Support Practitioner - South Gloucestershire in Yate

Are you looking for a role with autonomy and variety whilst making a difference in families' lives? Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Support Practitioner (internally known as Family Support Specialist) to join our Family Services team working from our Yate office, and around South Gloucestershire working part-time, 15 hours a week including a Tuesday & Thursday.

Your role will involve supporting families to achieve their goals through Positive Parenting Programmes, Family Support and community groups. You'll thrive at building relationships with those that you are supporting, and our network of partner agencies. Your organisational and time keeping skills should be strong, as you will be managing a busy caseload. No two working days will ever be the same.

As a Family Support Practitioner in South Gloucestershire, you will be working with vulnerable families through parenting programmes to establish routines and structures, role modelling positive interactions, guiding healthy lifestyles and working alongside other professionals to offer a holistic approach. You'll be supporting a caseload of families to ensure the needs of the child, young person or family are met. You will have worked in this role previously or have transferrable skills from other positions. Your personal values and experiences will enrich your ability to support.

This is an incredible opportunity to lead on relevant projects within the team to match your subject matter expertise. The service operates primarily between Monday to Friday and we embrace flexible working practices to allow applicants to meet a healthy work life balance.

You will be providing support through visiting people in their own homes, working in schools or other community settings. You will be required to travel within your designated area of work, therefore a full driver’s licence and your own transport are essential.

If you are empathetic, driven, embrace opportunities and are willing to learn and reflect, we want to hear from you, to help us continue to achieve our vision and purpose.

Benefitting from monthly 1-2-1 supervision, a designated training pathway, and working with a knowledgeable, experienced and supportive team, you'll have all you need to develop within your role.

About Us: Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges.

Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more.
• Enhanced pension and sick pay.
• Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts.
• 55p Business Mileage.

Why choose CCP:

• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Excellent training and support to help you excel in your role.
• A voice in various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• Access to a Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
• Be part of an organisation that delivers social value.

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours? We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Take your best self wherever you go.

Application information:

• Position: Family Support Practitioner
• Hours: 15 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed term until June 2027, with possibility to extend.
• Location: South Gloucestershire (with the option to work a mix of hybrid home/office/client working)
• Pay: £10,492 per year (£26,230 FTE)
• Closing Date: 15th November 2026 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

Contracted staff only. Business mileage (55p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.