Assistant Practitioner post in the early intervention service at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, supporting schools, children, young people and families. Delivered under a named registered supervisor, the work covers care packages in homes, Children's Centres and schools, plus group work and health promotion. Allied Health Professionals are welcomed, and the post sits within a multidisciplinary team with flexible and compressed hours. Good maths and English and a diploma or NVQ3 with children's services experience decide fit.
What the job involves
- Deliver packages of care to children, young people and families under the direction of a named registered supervisor
- Carry out group work, health promotion and health education programmes as delegated
- Contribute to child protection case conferences, care groups and case review meetings under supervision
- Support the registered supervisor in delivering prevention and early intervention services
- Visit family homes and see clients in schools to advise and support
- Work directly with patients, carers and families to promote emotional wellbeing through delegated interventions
- Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team supporting those with more complex needs
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE grade A-C in maths and English, or skills level 2 maths and English, or equivalent
- Diploma or equivalent such as a foundation degree, or NVQ3 plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Experience
- Experience of working in children's services across a range of settings
- Experience of working with children, young people and parents
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information
Skills & knowledge
- Good IT skills, including SystmOne, Microsoft Word, Outlook email and internet search
- Ability to develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals
- Commitment to continued personal and educational development
Other
- Ability to commute effectively between the various sites
Nice to have
- Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and working across a range of agencies to support families
- Community development work
- Knowledge of Trust IT systems such as Lorenzo and SystmOne
What’s offered
- Continuing professional development opportunities and access to professional networks
- Enhanced leave package
- Health and wellbeing support
- Flexible working, with openness to working arrangements that differ from those advertised
- Possible recruitment incentives
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
