PARENTING PRACTITIONER

Cardiff Parenting Services are part of Cardiff Early Help, are strategically led by a Senior Educational Psychologist and include teams that deliver group and individual parenting programmes and interventions, across the whole of Cardiff. We work in community settings, sometimes with families in the home and in accommodation such as hostels.

We have office bases across Cardiff, and also have equipment for mobile working.

Information about our Parenting Services can be found online:

Cardiff Parenting 0-18 – Cardiff Family Advice and Support: Cardiff Family Advice and Support (cardifffamilies.co.uk)

We also post on our Twitter and Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Parenting – Rhianta Caerdydd

If you require additional support to complete this job application, our Into Work Advice Service team can help you; contact029 2087 1071or emailintoworkadviceservice@cardiff.gov.uk

About the job

We are seeking to appoint Parenting Practitioners to deliver a menu of Parenting Programmes for the Cardiff Parenting 0-18 service across Cardiff. Training in the parenting programmes will be provided.

The successful candidates will provide parenting interventions on a group basis and where necessary, on a one to one basis with service users; and lead on the delivery of crèche support for families accessing programmes.

Due to funding, these positions are fixed term until March 31st 2026.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.

Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:

• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
• Guaranteed access to further Training & Development to give you the opportunity advance your career with us.
• Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women’s Network).
• Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
• Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council’s Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).

What We Are Looking For From You

When applying, please make reference to how you meet the essential criteria of the attached person specification.

The post holder may work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma so need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding.

Candidates must have a comprehensive knowledge of the developmental needs of children and be able to deliver information to parents about their child’s development or parenting approaches in a sensitive manner.

The post holder will need to respond appropriately to disclosures from service users concerning vulnerable children and/or adults, child protection and/or domestic abuse. Seeking support and advice from the Senior facilitator to efficiently follow protocols and procedures as necessary

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

If you would like more information, please contact team manager Robina Woodfield on 07970642561

This role is part-time at 22 hours 48 minutes per week, 52 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.

This post is temporary until 31st March 2026.

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Important information you need to read in order to complete your application:-

Job Category Social Services – Childrens

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Temporary

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