Job Description

Location: Longmead Community Farm, near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Contract Type: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Salary: 18,000 - 19,200 per annum (based on 30,000-32,000 FTE)

Start Date: Autumn 2025 (or as soon as possible)

Working Pattern: Includes regular weekend working and occasional evenings

About the Role

Longmead Community Farm is a rural sanctuary supporting families in crisis through therapeutic, nature-based experiences. We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Family Support Practitioner to join our growing team and help us relaunch our core family support service.

You'll work directly with families to build resilience, improve relationships, and support emotional wellbeing -- all within our peaceful, farm-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 and group-based support to families referred to our programme

Co-create support plans and monitor progress

Work alongside families during day visits and residential stays

Collaborate with our gardening and arts facilitators to offer creative, therapeutic activities

Liaise with external professionals and contribute to safeguarding plans

Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting vulnerable families or children

A relevant qualification in social work, youth work, counselling, or a related field

A strong understanding of child safeguarding protocols

Knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work weekends and occasional evenings

A commitment to inclusion, dignity, and family empowerment

Desirable

Experience in a residential or therapeutic setting

Familiarity with rural or nature-based interventions

Driving licence and access to transport

Why Join Us?

Be part of a small, passionate team making a real difference

Work in a beautiful, nature-rich environment

Help shape the future of a relaunching charity with big ambitions

Access to training and development opportunities

How to Apply

To request an application pack or arrange an informal conversation, please contact:

karen.allan@longmead.org
www.longmead.org

Closing date: Saturday 26 July 2025
Interviews: Date to be agreed

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 18,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/07/2025