Childrens Services Practitioner

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's charity seeks a passionate Childrens Services Practitioner to deliver services to children and families in Belfast. This fixed-term role (9 months, 25 hours per week) involves working with complex cases and promoting trauma-informed practices. The ideal candidate is a qualified Social Worker with a commitment to NSPCC's values. Ongoing professional development is supported, and a good work-life balance is emphasized. Join us to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

Excellent family friendly policy

Ongoing professional development

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker experienced in complexities of children and families required.
• Ability to deliver trauma-informed services in an inter-agency context.
• Commitment to NSPCC values and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to children, families, and adults.
• Engage families in available services.
• Support colleagues in both statutory and voluntary settings.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Planning and delivering services

Trauma-informed approach

Inter-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our Direct Services team push themselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person and through the knowledge they share.

We are always developing our local services offer, as we want to meet the needs of children, young people, families in Northern Ireland, and an exciting opportunity has arisen. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Social Worker to join the team!

We have a vacancy for a childrens services practitioner, for 25hrs for a fixed term contract (9months), based in our Belfast office.

As a practitioner with NSPCC you will provide direct services to children, families, carers or adults, working in an inter‑agency context which can be complex and where there is a requirement to take responsibility and work autonomously.

In our NI Hub we are currently offering these services

• Pregnancy in Mind. A perinatal mental health support service to pregnant parents to be (either in the form of group or individual work). Currently being delivered online, with the possibility of face to face delivery.
• Letting The Future In. A sexual abuse recovery service for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, with the involvement of their support parent/carer.
• DART. A domestic abuse recovery service. A group work programme to help children overcome the adverse effects of domestic abuse and improve parent‑child relationships.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and committed to creating change, and can represent the values and behaviours of NSPCC. Engaging families in the services we offer here will be a fulfilling role for any qualified Social Worker.

Delivery of direct services provides the opportunity to work with colleagues in other agencies, both statutory and voluntary. You will also get an opportunity to work alongside professionals in other areas of NSPCC i.e. Campaigns work, Schools service and our policy team.

Full induction training is provided and we are committed to ongoing professional development.

Whilst we work within the challenges of safeguarding children you will be well supported by your colleagues, team manager and the wider structure of the NI Hub. Here at NSPCC we also offer an excellent family friendly policy and there is a good work‑life balance experienced by staff.

So, if you are a Social Worker who...

• is experienced in working in the complexity of children and families
• can plan and deliver services, taking a trauma informed and inter agency approach
• has the values and behaviours within NSPCC's current strategy

Then please apply via the details provided below.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

Join us as a Childrens Services Practitioner and make a contribution that means everything!

For an informal discussion please contact the recruiting Team Manager Irene McGettigan, or ring and speak to one of the other practitioners on 02820441650.

Interviews will be held in the New Year