Family Practitioner SO1 in Catford

Family Practitioner SO1

Lewisham Council

London, SE6 4RU

£39,652 per year – estimated ?

NEW

We are seeking passionate, proactive, and skilled Family Practitioners to join Lewisham Council\’s Prevention & Early Help Team. You should have a minimum of 2 years\’ experience working with families facing multiple challenges such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties. You have a strong understanding of evidence-based intervention strategies, restorative, and trauma-informed practices. You possess strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis. As a Family Practitioner, you will provide intensive, family-centred support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families in the family home and community. You will undertake holistic assessments and develop action plans to address challenges, facilitate decision-making, and deliver evidence-based interventions. Your role involves building trusting relationships with families, extended networks, and communities, collaborating with multi-disciplinary partners, and maintaining high standards of case recording and reporting. You will work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.

• Experience as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner
• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies
• Mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Direct work with families in crisis
• Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and TAF
• Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices
• Commitment to professional development

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