Family Hub Practitioner

About the team we are recruiting to:

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Early Help responds to the emerging needs of children and their families, focusing on building their resilience as well as providing help at a time when evidence indicates that support can have the most impact. Coventry continues to invest in the Early Help Service and is proud of the work that is delivered by a multi agency team from the 8 Family Hubs located in the communities across the city.

We are dedicated and committed to help empower children, young people, and families to build resilience and thrive. By collaborating with a wide range of partners we will ensure that families receive the right help at the right time by the right people.

Coventry will continue to lead the way and being able to evidence the difference we make to children and families lives. Join us in making a difference.

What is the job role?

Coventry Family Hubs deliver services to children and families through the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme with an aim to help improve health and education outcomes for babies, children and their families.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of a team who will lead the way for others whilst learning and developing your own knowledge and skills. You will take an active role working with partner organisations, local communities, and residents to achieve best outcomes for children and families. You will be responsible for the delivery of interventions and activities for children aged 0 – 19 years.

This position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who can are able to build effective relationships with children, young people, families and partners. You will be able to see the life of a child using a ‘whole family approach’ . You will be able to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds in a variety of environments including their homes and be able to contribute and be inclusive in being part of a dynamic Family Hub Team.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact - Karla.Allen@Coventry.gov.uk

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): 13th May 2025