Parenting Practitioner
Action for ChildrenEngland, United Kingdom • East Devon, England, United Kingdom
Posted December 19, 2025
26500 - 26500 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
Action for Children is a UK-based charity that helps vulnerable children and families.
Job Description
We are seeking a Parenting Practitioner to join our team in Dorset, primarily covering North/West Dorset. The role involves delivering evidence-based parenting programmes to families needing additional help to manage their children's behaviour. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people, and families, and be able to provide a high-quality service to children and families.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Child Care/Development
- Experience of working alongside or liaising with multi-agencies
- Experience of working with children, young people, and families
- Experience of supporting families to manage their children's behaviour by using evidence-based parenting strategies
- Experience of delivering group sessions
- Ability to live locally within Dorset
- Access to own vehicle
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
- Up to 5 additional days for continuous service
- Option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications
- Excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal
- Blue Light Card eligibility