Children and Families Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, proactive, and efficient individual to join Healthworks to work as part of the Health Promotion Team as a Children and Families Practitioner.

About Us

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.

The Role

You will;

• Support the successful delivery of children and families sessions across Newcastle
• Support the successful delivery of Healthworks Useful Vision
• 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 and Holiday Activity sessions
• Work alongside our partnership organisations to give every child the best start in life
• Ensure that families have access to information about family services and are appropriately signposted to these and other relevant family support services
• Provide relevant sessions using group work skills to encourage people to gain confidence, increase self-esteem and develop their skills

About You

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Interested in applying?

To apply please complete the Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and send them to [email protected]

If you would like to have a look around or an informal chat about the role please contact Julie Stephens or Stacey Nash on 0191 2641959 or use the form below to get in touch.

Closing Date: Midday 4^th August 2026

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CV’s