Job Description

Job Introduction

Our mission is to give local families outstanding support through our welcoming Family Centres, which are based around MK.

We understand the pressure of family life and know that most families need additional help every now and again. We offer a range of services for children and families, as well as for expectant parents and grandparents.

We're seeking an Enhanced Practitioner to support our Family Centre Head in making sure we're using our resources sensibly to meet the needs of local families.

You'll also make sure safeguarding is well embedded in everything we do - we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a site-based role

Background checks will be required.

Interviews for this role will be held on
Wednesday 29 October 2025

Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
Support the Centre Head in co-ordinating the planning and reviewing of integrated service delivery and ensuring that assessed needs are met within the resources available. As the Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding, the post holder will be responsible for safeguarding and embed this across the centre making sure all safeguarding and health and safety requirements for the premises and the staff are met, in line with Milton Keynes Council policies and procedures. Support the design and delivery of Family Centre services programme that reflects and responds to local need. Develop and implement strategies, such as one to one and outreach sessions designed to engage with hard to reach families, promoting and encouraging their participation in Family Centres. Plan, promote and deliver a range of activities that support the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Provide support to case workers ensuring that Early Help assessments are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Support and lead a clear and consistent approach to monitoring and evaluating the work with children and families so that the impact can be regularly assessed.

Ideal Candidate
+ Someone who holds an Early Education or Childcare related qualification, with some practical experience of working with children and families. + Possesses a range of IT Skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office.
+ Ability to manage a challenging workload.
+ Someone who has the ability to demonstrate empathy, respect confidentiality with the ability to develop appropriate relationships with others to ensure positive outcomes for families are achieved.
+ Someone with practical knowledge of a range of early childhood services available to support families.
DBS Enhanced Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.


We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.


We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.


We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.


If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available. A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles. Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes


Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.