3-month contract position with a Local Authority,

Summary

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group-based parenting support through home visits, community sessions, and drop-in activities.
  


• Implement evidence-based parenting programs addressing challenges in child development, school readiness, behavior, and emotional wellbeing.
  


• Build strong, trusting relationships with families, offering guidance and practical support to enhance parenting confidence and family wellbeing.
  


• Collaborate with partner agencies to provide tailored multi-agency support for families.
  


• Engage with vulnerable families, including those known to social care, teenage parents, care leavers, and families in high-need areas.
  


• Support community activities, volunteers, and peer support networks to strengthen local family engagement.
  


• Utilize assessments and monitoring tools to track family progress, measure outcomes, and maintain accurate records.
  


• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times and contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive Family Hub environment.
  

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or families in a support, community, education, or social care setting is preferred.
  


• Experience delivering parenting programs, group sessions, or family interventions is desirable.
  


• Experience working with vulnerable families and multi-agency teams is advantageous.
  


• Relevant qualification in Childcare, Family Support, Health and Social Care, Youth Work, Social Work, or a related field is desirable.
  


• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
  


• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
  


• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and maintain accurate records.
  

Additional Information

• 22.50 hours per week
  


• Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Friday (7.5 hours each day)
  


• Working Structure: Primarily onsite (Hub or council locations) with some hybrid flexibility
  


• Assignment: 3 months (potential extension)
  


• Essential Requirement: Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)