Family Hub Practitioner (11-19)

Role Responsibility

At Kent County Council, our Family Hubs are vibrant community spaces where families with children aged 0–19 (or up to 25 with SEND) can access a wide range of support. From midwifery and health visiting to parenting advice and youth activities, we’re here to help families thrive. With 56 hubs across Kent, we work hand-in-hand with partners to make a real difference.

Family Hub Practitioner 11–19 (up to 25 with SEND)
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of young people and their families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Family Hub Practitioner. We are based in Swanley Family Hub but travel will be required to our other Family Hub in Edenbridge.

About the Role:
As a Family Hub Practitioner, you’ll work within our Family Hub team, providing 1:1 and group support to young people (aged 11–19, or up to 25 with SEND) and their families across Swanley and Edenbridge. You’ll collaborate closely with Integrated Children’s Services and a range of multi-agency partners—including schools, police, and community organisations—to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

You’ll deliver focused support through both in-person and digital channels, helping families navigate challenges such as mental health, exploitation, substance misuse, and family relationships. You’ll also lead parenting workshops, facilitate peer groups, and contribute to safeguarding strategies within the district.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for young people and families, including digital and online support.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to address safeguarding and contextual risks.
• Support families in accessing digital services and community resources.
• Lead and deliver parenting programmes and workshops.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and contribute to assessments and plans.
• Ensure the voice of young people is central to all support and service design.

About You:
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Youth Work, Health and Social Care, or a related field, or substantial relevant experience. You’ll bring experience working with vulnerable young people and families, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Kent Values:
We are brave, curious, compassionate, and strong together. We work flexibly, empower our people, and put residents, families, and communities at the heart of everything we do.

Working Arrangements:
This role requires flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work, and travel between Swanley and Edenbridge Family Hubs.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape brighter futures for young people and families in Kent.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact Ellen Shaw - Family Hub District Manager Sevenoaks: ellen.shaw@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.