Life Practitioner

Help Shape the First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Barnardo's is a key partner delivering Sandwell's Best Start Family Hubs, supporting families from pregnancy through to a child's second birthday - a critical time for development, health and emotional wellbeing. We're looking for a passionate Start for Life Practitioner to support babies and families to thrive through high-quality, accessible and community-based services. About the Role You will work directly with parents and carers, delivering universal and targeted support to improve outcomes during pregnancy and early childhood. You'll act as a trusted point of contact, helping families navigate services while promoting wellbeing, early development and positive relationships. Key Responsibilities

• Support families from pregnancy to age two through 1:1 and group-based interventions
• Deliver sessions such as baby groups, baby massage and wellbeing activities
• Promote parent-infant bonding, attachment and early development
• Provide guidance on infant feeding, healthy lifestyles and emotional wellbeing
• Signpost families to health, education and community services
• Engage parents through events, outreach and community activities
• Work closely with midwives, health visitors, early years and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessments and reporting, Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Commitment to safeguarding is essential
  
  Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Experience supporting babies, children and families
• Experience delivering group programmes and 1:1 support
• Good understanding of child development
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to work in a multi-agency environment
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
What You'll Bring
• Passion for improving outcomes for young children and families
• Empathy, resilience and a non-judgemental approach
• Ability to build trust and engage diverse communities
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused mindset
  
  Why Join Barnardo's?
• Be part of the UK's leading children's charity
• Make a real difference during the earliest and most important years
• Work in a collaborative, community-focused environment
• Access to training, development and career progression