Child & Family Practitioner – Safeguarding & Impact

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bury is looking for a dedicated Child & Family Practitioner who will support vulnerable children and families. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team, providing emotional and practical support, and ensuring child-focused interventions. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about improving the lives of young people and committed to promoting positive familial relationships within the community. A friendly working environment and excellent professional development are offered.

Benefits

Agile working environment

Committed to equality and diversity

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Have previous experience of working with children and families in need of help and protection.
• Incorporate respectful challenge for families to change and support complex difficulties.
• Be able to form relationships and see the strengths in families.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to families.
• Contribute to the assessment of harm under Local Authority safeguarding procedures.
• Manage a case load and maintain close working relationships with partners.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good knowledge of child development

Time-management skills

Strengths-based approach

Job description

A local authority in Bury is looking for a dedicated Child & Family Practitioner who will support vulnerable children and families. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team, providing emotional and practical support, and ensuring child-focused interventions. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about improving the lives of young people and committed to promoting positive familial relationships within the community. A friendly working environment and excellent professional development are offered.