Family Practitioner Team Leader
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a mid-level Family Practitioner Team Leader (part-time, 18.5 hours per week) in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, paying £32,200 per annum, to lead and supervise a team delivering early intervention support to children, young people, and families.
- Role
- Family Practitioner Team Leader
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £32,200 per annum, pro rata
- Category
- Other
The role
Family Practitioner Team Leader role at Action for Children in Newcastle upon Tyne, focusing on leading and supervising a team delivering early intervention support to children, young people, and families.
What you'll do
- Lead, supervise and support a team of Family Partners and Practitioners
- Oversee high-quality delivery of evidence-based interventions
- Monitor service delivery and outcomes
- Develop staff skills and confidence through coaching and mentoring
- Provide safeguarding leadership and build strong partnerships with schools, health services, social care, voluntary organisations and CYP teams
What it takes
- Significant experience supporting children, young people and families
- Proven experience leading, supervising or managing staff
- Strong understanding of child development, family systems, evidence-based interventions and safeguarding legislation
- Substantial knowledge and experience supporting children and young people with SEN
- Ability to oversee and deliver group-based programmes, work effectively with multi-agency partners, and manage competing priorities
- A genuine commitment to early intervention, prevention and improving outcomes for children, young people and families
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave, professional training opportunities, flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages, up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance, Blue Light Card discounts, paid annual Wellbeing Day, and parking reimbursement.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £32,200 per annum, pro rata.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include significant experience supporting children, young people and families, proven experience leading, supervising or managing staff, and strong understanding of child development and evidence-based interventions.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted via the Action for Children careers page or by contacting Laura McCarthy at [email protected] quoting reference 13625.
Is the job remote or in-office?
The job is part-time, 18.5 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that typically involves three days per week, with flexibility to discuss.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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