Family Practitioner – Early Years

Ambassadors Resourcing is looking to recruit on behalf of North‑East Birmingham Family Hub. They are looking for an experienced long‑term, temporary Family Practitioner to deliver services in the community and in family homes which promote child development having a primary focus on 0‑5 within the 0‑19 model, with flexibility for 5‑19 and a “whole family approach” which includes on‑going and sustained development of Family Hubs.

As a Family Practitioner specialising in Early Years at Birmingham Family Hubs, the successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of lifelong success for children and families. With a primary focus on ages 0‑5 and the flexibility to support those aged 5‑19, your dedication to a whole family approach will ensure that every member receives the tailored care and support they need. Join the team in making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families, laying the groundwork for a brighter future for generations to come.

Job Description

• Plan, provide and promote positive play within the Early Years Foundation Stage for children and support parents/carers in how they play with their children to encourage good child development, including providing sessions in family homes.
• Plan and provide developmental stage‑appropriate play activities for children using a crèche while their parents/carers participate in parent‑focussed activities.
• Provide guidance and support to families on childcare options, child development, child and home safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and early education.
• Promote early literacy and brain development initiatives including but not limited to Book Start, Look, Say, Sing, Play, Tiny Happy People, First Words together.
• Plan and deliver group intervention programmes and workshops, including evidence‑based programmes to promote Positive Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Home Safety and Early Language/Literacy.
• Undertake 2‑year development reviews using the ASQ assessment to holistically assess the child’s general health, physical, social, emotional, behavioural and language development following successful completion of the competency framework.
• Work flexibly and deliver services across the service as directed.
• Provide specific activities parents can use in the home to develop their child’s speech and language skills and undertake home visits where necessary.
• Support parents who have under‑5s with SEND needs ensuring inclusive practice and signposting to additional specialist support as required.
• Attend and participate in multi‑agency meetings as required and provide reports.
• Communicate key messages to pregnant and new parents in relation to attachment and bonding with their baby, providing support in a clear and empathetic manner.
• Provide support to women who are breastfeeding, encouraging the development of group support as required.
• Work with the parents of children under‑5 who require support with their child’s emotional health and behaviour.
• Maintain effective links with internal and external support services, staying up to date with available support services in relation to emotional health and well‑being.
• Follow Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 multi‑agency practice standards, including timely information‑sharing and cooperation with the Lead Safeguarding Partner.

Requirements

• A Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or the equivalent.
• Experience of developing positive relationships with children under‑5 and their parents/carers enabling them to participate in the play/activity session.
• Experience of setting up enabling environments.
• Experience of collating and maintaining monitoring information.
• Experience of undertaking outreach work within the community.
• Experience of working with SEND needs and their families.
• Experience of home visiting.
• Experience of maintaining record keeping using systems and protocols, including conducting risk assessments.
• Experience of planning and delivering workshops to groups of parents and 1:1 support.
• A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or the equivalent if a Level 3 candidate.
• Car driver with the ability to travel across the children’s centre catchment area.
• An enhanced DBS and overseas police clearance (if applicable) and have a legal right to work in the country.
• Acceptable reference checks dating back five years from previous employers or educational institutions, one of which should be from a child & education setting attended within the last 2 years.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Teacher Regulation Agency checks and an online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks.

Ambassadors Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects every candidate they employ to share this commitment.

Ambassadors Resourcing has been evaluated as the number 1 supplier of Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Nursery Staff with Birmingham, Sandwell and Wolverhampton City Council since August 2017. This evaluation takes into consideration price, quality and social value! Ambassadors Resourcing has been helping staff in the childcare and education sector find short, long‑term and permanent jobs for 20 years, to great success. All our candidates are paid on a PAYE basis with no deduction of additional admin charges. We offer a £150 bonus referral scheme.