Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Family Safeguarding

Job Location

Civic Centre

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary

41,771 - 46,141 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

15/10/2025

Job Reference

16066
Job description and Person Specification
We saw that social care reform was coming, and we acted. We transformed our service, restructured our teams, changed how we work with each other and our partners, and we improved.



We believe one simple thing: that everyday counts and everyone matters.



Over the last couple of years, we've been on a journey that has seen Ofsted has our Children's Services as 'Good' with 'Outstanding Leadership', and more recently has inspected our SEND provision (Area full SEND inspection) and how we work with partner agencies (Joint Target Area Inspection). In every inspection Ofsted has recognised our commitment and dedication to delivering the best outcomes for children, young people and families.



But we're ambitious for our children and young people, so our journey continues.

Join us as a Permanent, Full-Time Adult-Facing Learning Disability Practitioner to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Family Help Team

.

About the team:

The Family Help Team works with families across Southampton to provide early support, prevent crises, and help children grow up safely with their families. We collaborate with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector partners in innovative, multi-agency workspaces, making sure families receive the right support at the right time.

About the role:

As an Adult-Facing Learning Disability Practitioner, you will work with parents who have learning difficulties or disabilities to provide practical support, early interventions, and guidance that strengthens family functioning.



In this role, you will

make a real difference for families in Southampton

by helping children grow up safely and nurturing stronger family networks. You will also be part of a service that

leads the way in innovative social care reform

, using multi-agency workspaces and creative approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.

About the role:

Build trusting relationships with parents and understand how learning difficulties and disabilities impact family life. Deliver tailored, evidence-based support through one-to-one and group sessions. Support assessments and contribute to plans that help children safely remain with their families. Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver high-quality support. Maintain accurate records, participate in meetings, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

About you:

You will have:


A professional qualification in social work, learning disability nursing, psychology, or equivalent. Experience supporting adults with learning difficulties or disabilities in family or community settings. Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, early help, and multi-agency working. Strong communication, collaboration, and digital record-keeping skills. Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice, and promoting family autonomy.

This role required an enhanced DBS check.

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is 41,771 - 46,141.

The starting salary is

41,771

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we offer a range of perks and benefits, including:


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Please note:

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information regarding the Adult-Facing Learning Disability Practitioner role, please contact

Stephanie Mountain

,

Service Manager Family Help

on

stephanie.mountain@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033



For more information about this campaign please visit: Southampton's social care reform journey



For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council

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