Family Wellbeing Practitioner

Family Wellbeing Practitioner

Merton, London (community-based across the borough)
35 hours per week
Duration: 3 months (initial contract)
Rate: £20.35 PAYE exclusive / £25.70 Umbrella
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

The London Borough of Merton is seeking a proactive and committed Family Wellbeing Practitioner (Unqualified) to join their Children, Schools and Families Department within the Family Wellbeing Service.

This is a rewarding frontline role where you will work directly with children, young people (0–25), and their families to provide targeted early help and intervention. You’ll support families with complex needs, helping them make sustainable changes and improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families with multiple and complex needs
• Undertake whole-family assessments and develop tailored support plans
• Act as a lead professional, coordinating multi-agency support
• Deliver 1:1 and group-based interventions to families
• Work in partnership with services including education, health, housing, and social care
• Support families with challenges such as:
  • Safeguarding and child protection concerns
  • School attendance and routines
  • Domestic abuse, mental health, or substance misuse
  • Employment, budgeting, and housing issues
• Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings (e.g. Team Around the Family)
• Maintain accurate case records and meet performance standards

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, young people, and families
• Can engage and build strong, trusting relationships
• Has knowledge of safeguarding, early help, and child development
• Is confident working in a multi-agency environment
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Holds (or is working towards) a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Early Years)

Why Join Merton?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in families’ lives
• Work within a supportive early help framework
• Gain valuable experience within a London local authority
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment

Additional Information

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check
• You will be expected to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Travel across the borough is required

Apply now to start ASAP and be part of a service that transforms lives