Family Partner – Early Help (Temporary)

About the role

The Family Partner will join a Preventative & Early Intervention Locality Team supporting vulnerable children, young people and their families in the Newcastle City area. Working on a whole‑family basis, you will assess needs, coordinate interventions and help families achieve sustainable change.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people and families to identify needs.
• Develop, monitor and review SMART action plans with families to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with families while providing constructive challenge.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to ensure access to appropriate services.
• Support delivery of parenting programmes, group work and targeted early‑intervention activities.

Required profile

• Minimum Level 3 qualification.
• Proven experience working with children, young people and vulnerable families.
• Strong understanding of Early Help, preventative services and a whole‑family approach.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records using IT systems.

Required skills

• Assessment and planning skills.
• Effective multi‑agency collaboration.
• Record‑keeping using digital systems.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract of 3‑6 months with potential extension.
• £16.62 per hour PAYE.
• 37‑hour work week, onsite in Newcastle.