​Parent and Child Practitioner – Mother & Baby Unit – Epsom, Surrey

Location: Epsom, Surrey
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (dependent on experience)
Shifts: Daytime Only (No Nights)
Start Date: December 2025 / January 2026

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker or Parent and Child Practitioner looking for a rewarding permanent role in Epsom, Surrey?

We are recruiting for a Parent and Child Practitioner to join a specialist Mother and Baby Unit supporting families within a trauma-informed, social work-led environment. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in family support, safeguarding, and residential care to make a meaningful impact.

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About the Role – Parent and Child Practitioner

As a Parent and Child Practitioner in Epsom, you will play a key role in supporting vulnerable families, ensuring safe care practices, and contributing to parenting assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daytime shifts (no overnight work) ensuring safety and consistency

• Provide hands-on parenting support and model best practice

• Observe, record, and contribute to parenting assessments and reports

• Work collaboratively with social workers, assessors, and multidisciplinary teams

• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately

• Support the development of a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

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Requirements – Parent and Child Practitioner (Epsom)

To be considered for this Parent and Child Practitioner job in Surrey, you must have:

• Experience supporting children and families (e.g. residential care, early help, domestic abuse services, or parenting support)

• Confidence in leading shifts and supporting team members

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice

• Level 3 (or above) in Health & Social Care (essential)

• Knowledge or experience of parenting assessments / Parent Assess frameworks

• Ability to work 6–12 hour shifts, including weekends on a rota

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)

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Why Apply for this Role?

• Permanent position within a specialist Mother & Baby Unit

• Daytime-only shifts – no nights required

• Ongoing training and reflective practice

• Supportive, values-led team environment

• Opportunity to make a real impact on children and families

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Apply Now – Parent and Child Practitioner (Epsom, Surrey)

If you’re looking for a Parent and Child Practitioner role in Surrey or a Senior Support Worker job in Epsom, apply today.