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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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)
What we offer:
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