Job at a glance
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Family Solutions Practitioner to help lead and shape our Family Solutions Service. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in supporting children, young people and families during times of crisis and significant change. You will provide practice leadership, professional consultation and operational oversight while working alongside families to help prevent family breakdown, reduce risk and improve outcomes.
You will play a vital role in supporting: Children at risk of entering care. Young people on the edge of care. Families experiencing crisis. Reunification home from residential and foster care placements. Stability within vulnerable family arrangements. Multi-agency plans that safely reduce risk and strengthen family resilience. The role combines professional leadership with direct work and offers the opportunity to influence service development across one of the most innovative areas of our Children's Services.
A Different Way of Working This role has been specifically designed around the times when children and families often need support most. Core working hours are 12:00pm to 8:00pm Monday to Friday. Alongside the evening working pattern, you will participate in a planned weekend on-call rota, receiving: £25 per day on-call allowance. Additional payment for any time worked whilst on call. This arrangement ensures children, young people and families can access timely support during evenings and weekends when family difficulties can escalate and decisions often need to be made quickly.
For the right candidate, this offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while working flexibly within a service committed to innovation and family-focused practice. What You Will Be Doing As a Senior Family Solutions Practitioner you will: Lead and promote high-quality Family Solutions practice. Support practitioners to deliver effective, strengths-based interventions. Provide consultation and professional guidance across Children's Services and partner agencies.
Contribute to multi-agency planning and safeguarding decision making. Respond to complex family crises and provide operational leadership. Support children to remain safely within their family and community networks wherever possible. Promote reunification and family-led solutions. Champion systemic and relationship-based practice. Support quality assurance and continuous improvement activity. Contribute to our ongoing journey of excellence.
We are looking for someone who: Has significant experience working with children, young people and families experiencing complex challenges. Can build positive and trusting relationships with families during times of crisis. Has experience of safeguarding and multi-agency working. Can provide professional support, challenge and guidance to others. Demonstrates excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Is passionate about helping families stay together safely wherever possible. Can work confidently and effectively within a fast-paced and changing environment. Shares our commitment to child-centred, strengths-based practice. We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.
Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups. Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas., Join Team Telford - Where People Make the Difference We're proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 - and it's all thanks to our incredible people. At Telford & Wrekin Council, we don't just deliver services - we protect, care, and invest in our borough.
Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact. £25 per day Weekend On-Call Payment Additional payment for all hours worked whilst on call Loca