Family Practitioner (Female Only)


Company:	The Nelson Trust
Salary:	£27,000
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Gloucester, GL1 1UG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

At The Nelson Trust, we work to transform lives affected by addiction, trauma, homelessness and multiple disadvantage. Our Women's Community Services support women and their families to build resilience, achieve recovery and create lasting positive change.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Family Practitioner to join our Women's Centre team in Gloucester. This rewarding role will provide intensive, trauma-informed support to families affected by substance misuse, helping them access practical assistance, therapeutic interventions and opportunities to thrive. Working closely with partner agencies, you will empower families to overcome challenges, strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for children and adults alike.

Salary: £27,000 pro rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Gloucester Women's Centre

What will you do

Manage a caseload of families affected by substance misuse, providing tailored practical and emotional support

Complete holistic assessments and develop collaborative, strengths-based action plans

Deliver one-to-one and group interventions that build resilience, improve parenting capacity and address the impact of trauma and substance misuse

Work closely with social care, FDAC and other partner agencies to coordinate effective support for families

Advocate for families at multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding and children in need processes

Support families to access specialist services and opportunities that promote long-term positive change

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

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