Client: Staffordshire County Council Contract: Initially 3 months with potential to extend Job Title: Family Practitioner Location: Cannock, Staffordshire Salary: £18.61 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (37 hours per week)
Job Description: Are you passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives? Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Family Practitioner to provide vital support to families across the Staffordshire area. You will be aligned to a district/locality area and play a key role in ensuring children and families receive the support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading early help assessments and developing support plans.
Undertaking direct work with children and families to provide tailored support.
Collaborating with social workers to support children in need, those on child protection plans, and children in care.
Completing accurate documentation, reports, and records of your work with children, young people, and their families.
Using a restorative practice approach to support children and families in staying together where possible.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children and families.
Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency setting.
Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
A strong understanding of child development and the impact of stress and trauma.
Knowledge of key challenges families may face, including mental health issues, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and poverty.
Awareness of local partners and agencies that support families.
Familiarity with policies, guidance, and legislation related to children's social care.
Experience in facilitating or leading accredited and evidence-based parenting programmes.
Ability to undertake assessments and make appropriate decisions in line with professional accountability.
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll service twice a week
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on or email me at .uk.
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