At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families using restorative practices to achieve positive outcomes.
- Company: Forward-thinking organisation dedicated to impactful services for children and families.
- Benefits: £250 training allowance, dedicated support, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible hours, collaborative environment, and strong focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in vulnerable children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in working with children and families and experience in family support.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Overview
- Family Practitioner – our client (Contract: 2 weeks)
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes?
Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practitioner to join its Children's Services team on a short-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals committed to making a real difference in vulnerable children's lives through restorative practice, early intervention, and family support.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with children and families using a restorative practice approach
- Lead and contribute to Early Help Assessments and family support plans
- Support children in need, those subject to Child Protection Plans, and Children in Care alongside social workers
- Deliver targeted interventions around parenting, attachment, behaviour management, conflict resolution, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding
- Complete parenting assessments and contribute to wider assessments as required
- Organise and facilitate family meetings, professionals' meetings, and group sessions
- Develop creative support plans tailored to individual family needs
- Maintain accurate case recordings, reports, and documentation
- Build strong partnerships with external agencies for coordinated support
- Be flexible in working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet family needs
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in working with children and families (or equivalent)
- Experience working directly with vulnerable children and families in a statutory or voluntary setting
- Knowledge of child development, trauma impact, safeguarding legislation, and social care processes
- Familiarity with issues such as domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse, and poverty
- Experience delivering parenting programmes or family interventions
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage conflict calmly and effectively
- Strong IT skills and accurate record-keeping
- Commitment to restorative and strengths-based approaches
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user role)
- Candidate Benefits
- £250 Training Allowance for upskilling
- Dedicated Specialist Consultant supporting your placement
- Work with over 1,000 clients nationwide
- Multiple payroll runs for seamless payments
- Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
Why Join our client?
Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to creating opportunities and delivering impactful services.
Our client invests in its staff, fostering an environment that supports development and career progression.
As part of the Children\'s Services team, you\'ll work within a collaborative environment focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
