Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £34,434 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
Family Intervention Practitioners
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP), Dorset
Salary: Competitive + Local Government Pension
Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Permanent
Make a real difference for children and families. Join us at BCP Council.
We’re proud to have achieved a 'good’ Ofsted rating (December 2024) and are continuing our journey to deliver outstanding support for children, young people and their families. We are transitioning to deliver family help, and wish to ensure the right support, skills and expertise is available alongside the family help teams to deliver intensive support to children and families when they need it.
We are looking for passionate, skilled and relationship-focused workers with the necessary skills and experience to join us to deliver intensive work, helping to create lasting change for families across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Why BCP?
Our workforce says it best:
“I’ve never felt so supported.”
“Career progression is encouraged within BCP – it’s a rewarding job and something I absolutely love.”
“It’s a lovely place to live and work… vibrant communities right on the coast.”
At BCP, you’ll join a service where relationships matter, professional development is encouraged, and colleagues work together to achieve the very best outcomes for children and families.
About the Role
As an intervention worker, you will use your skills and expertise to work directly with children (pre-birth to 17) and their families, delivering targeted, strengths-based interventions that support sustainable change.
You will provide focused pieces of intervention as part of a wider multi-agency plan, working alongside the allocated Family Help Practitioner (Lead Professional) who retains overall case responsibility.
Your work will take place in a range of settings including family homes, schools, and community environments, providing practical, hands-on support to address specific needs.
You will support children, young people and families facing a range of challenges, including:
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Children on the edge of care
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Exploitation
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Domestic abuse
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Drug and alcohol
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Mental health
What You’ll Be Doing
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Delivering time limited high-quality, evidence-based interventions tailored to identified family needs
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Undertaking direct 1:1 and family-based work with children, young people and parents in their homes or in the community.
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Delivering intensive pieces of work and providing analysis on capacity to change as a result of the intervention, which could include completion of specific written tasks, which could be used within a formal assessment.
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Using tools and approaches to track progress and impact of interventions
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Building strong, trusting relationships with families and partner agencies
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Championing child-centred and anti-discriminatory practice
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Engaging in reflective supervision and continuous professional development
Specialist Experience Required
We are seeking expertise in:
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Child Exploitation (CSE/CCE)
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Parenting interventions and assessments
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Substance and alcohol misuse services
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Domestic abuse services
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Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Youth justice and offender-focused work (including AIMS3)
This expertise strengthens our multidisciplinary approach and improves outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
What We’re Looking For
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NVQ Level 4 qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)
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Experience of direct work with children, young people and families
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Knowledge and Experience of delivering specific interventions to include Domestic Abuse, Exploitation, Parenting Support.
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Ability to engage with Children and Young people of all ages, ensuring they are kept at the centre of all interventions and planning.
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Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills
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Ability to deliver structured, outcome-focused interventions
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A proactive, solution-focused approach
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Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families
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Competent with IT systems such as Microsoft Programmes, MS Teams etc.
What We Offer
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Full induction and ongoing support
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Excellent learning and development opportunities
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Regular reflective supervision
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Clear career progression pathways
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Flexible working arrangements
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Staff network groups
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A supportive and collaborative team culture
Additional Requirements
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Enhanced DBS check
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Ability to travel across the BCP area (role involves community-based work)
For further information on this post or an informal discussion please contact:
Service Manager, Richard Sullivan on 01202 817564 or [email protected]
Apply today and help us make a difference.
Applications close on 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews will take place 29, 30 and 31 July 2026
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council
At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
