Job Description

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, 12 hours a week split across Tuesday & Friday

.

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 practises 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.

Interested? Then we'd love to have a chat.



If this opportunity aligns with your career goals and values, we encourage you to apply.

Click the "Apply" button

to begin your journey with us.

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.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and an option to purchase more^ Enhanced pension and sick pay Death in service benefit Free subscription to Benenden Cashback plan or Perkbox Discounts 45p 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

; check out our latest Impact Report https://impact.ccp.org.uk/

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.


Continuous

improvement

.

Take

your best self wherever you go.

Application information

Position: Family Support Practitioner (1033)

Hours: 12 hours per week - split across Tuesday and Friday.

Contract: Fixed term until April 2027, with possibility to extend.

Location: SouthGloucestershire (with the option to work a mix of hybrid home/office/client working)

Pay: 7,862.40 per year (24,570 FTE)

Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 - 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 (45p 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.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

INDMP