Children and Families Practitioner

Overview

Fixed term to March 2027 with a view to extend

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks promoting the wellbeing of the community, encourage healthy lifestyles and to promote the uptake of children and family services within Newcastle.

Healthworks is a national award winning charity working with disadvantaged local communities to tackle health inequalities and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing. Based in Newcastle, but working across the region for over 30 years, our patron is Professor Michael Marmot. Our work has been recognised by a King’s Fund/GSK award for our work improving the physical and mental health of people across the North East of England.

We work in partnership with NHS and Local Authority colleagues and communities in many sectors to devise cost effective solutions that secure sustainable health impacts for many conditions that inhibit quality of life.

You will;

• Provide information, advice and guidance about childhood and family services in venues throughout the area
• Deliver a range of sessions across the city for children and families including but not limited to Sensory Baby, Boogie Bairns, Messy Play, Cook Play Learn
• Work alongside our partnership organisations to give every child the best start in life
• Sign post families to the wider Family Partner offer within the area where appropriate
• Support volunteer involvement, particular encouraging parents to engage with the local activities to enable them to have their say in how services are shaped and delivered.
• Provide relevant sessions using group work skills to encourage people to gain confidence, increase self-esteem and develop their skills
• Contribute to and support the programme of children and young people activities across the city

You will be an enthusiastic individual, motivated to use your skills to make a real difference for our clients and families. You will be passionate about supporting the rights and needs for children and their families / carers.

The successful candidate will embrace and reflect the values upheld by Healthworks. Our commitment to tackling health inequalities is at the heart of everything we do.

We know how important our team is to the amazing work that we do in our local communities. So in return we offer;

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free membership to both our gyms
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work for a friendly and positive organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people’s lives.

We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to taking positive and proactive steps to ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone.

To apply please complete the Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and send them to

If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Julie Stephens on  or use the form below to get in touch

Closing Date:
Midday on 19 February 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs