Assistant Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Possible recruitment incentives

Job summary

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to work in the early intervention service, supporting schools, children, young people and families. The role operates under a named supervisor across care packages in homes, Children’s Centres and schools, including group work and health promotion.

Flexibility and compressed hours are part of the role within a multidisciplinary team; strong maths and English and a relevant diploma/NVQ3 are required to determine fit and

Qualifications

• GCSE A-C in maths and English or Level 2 maths/English equivalents.
• Diploma or equivalent such as a foundation degree, or NVQ3 plus relevant experience to diploma level.
• Experience of working in children's services across settings.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Personal development

Education

Diploma or foundation degree

NVQ3

GCSE maths & English

Tools

SystmOne

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet search

Job description

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