Children's Practitioner – Family Safeguarding & Growth

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Children’s Practitioner for their Family Safeguarding & Support team. The role involves managing a caseload and delivering services that ensure children's voices are heard. Candidates should have experience working with children or families, knowledge of safeguarding principles, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers excellent rewards, including 30 days of annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and various family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 30 days per year

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people and/or families.
• Knowledge of the impact of abuse and social deprivation on families.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective services to children and families.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to interventions.
• Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Attend reviews and present interventions professionally.

Skills

Kind and caring

Understanding of diverse backgrounds

Advocacy for equality

Continuous learner

Ability to case-hold

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Children’s Practitioner for their Family Safeguarding & Support team. The role involves managing a caseload and delivering services that ensure children's voices are heard. Candidates should have experience working with children or families, knowledge of safeguarding principles, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers excellent rewards, including 30 days of annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and various family-friendly policies.