Duty Family Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Cannock is seeking Family Practitioners to support children and families. The role requires leading assessments and working with social workers, alongside providing direct support to families. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience and flexibility in working hours. A valid UK driving licence is also required. Contact Jade Chapman at the council for more details.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience.
• Experience of supporting children and their families within their homes.
• Current UK driving licence and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Lead early help assessments and plans.
• Work with social workers to support children in need.
• Complete accurate documentation and reports.

Skills

Supporting children and families

Flexibility in working hours

Documentation and report writing

Education

NVQ Level 3 in related field

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support. In this role you’ll be:

• leading on early help assessments and plans
• working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care
• contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work
• supporting on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience
• Experience of supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children, their families and carers
• Be flexible with working hours as there may be occasions where evening and weekend work may be needed
• Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle

For further information, please contact Jade Chapman - [e-mail]

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer.

This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.