Senior Practitioner - Early Help And Prevention (Childrens Services)

Abrams Healthcare; Beverley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Children's Services team. This role focuses on early help and prevention, providing vital support to children and families facing complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and extensive experience in delivering targeted interventions. You will engage with families, develop multi-agency plans, and ensure that children's welfare is prioritized. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need, all while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children and families in high-risk situations.
• Strong understanding of economic and social issues affecting families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative interventions to children and families in need.
• Develop multi-agency plans in partnership with families and agencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Flexibility

Integrity and Honesty

Ability to Engage Families

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Early Help and Prevention (Children's Services)

Job Type: Temporary

Location: HU17 9BA

Positions: 2

Pay: £25 per hour

Qualifications & Experience

- Degree in a relevant discipline relating to children and families.

- Extensive experience working with children, young people, and families experiencing complex and high-risk issues to deliver preventative interventions on a one-to-one and/or group basis.

- Strong understanding of economic and social issues contributing to high-risk situations and poor outcomes for children and families within the East Riding.

- Experience in case management, including whole-family assessments to identify risk and need, and developing multi-agency plans in partnership with families and partner agencies.

- Experience in delivering targeted/group work.

- Ability to engage and motivate children, young people, and families who are difficult to engage.

- Experience in developing trauma-informed practices and successfully implementing them in various settings with positive outcomes.

- Knowledge and understanding of key policy drivers and recent reports addressing the importance of early family help and intervention for children and families with multiple needs, as well as those relevant to child protection.

- Ability to work within a multi-agency team, including reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.

- Experience in working closely with statutory services.

- Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding children's welfare and safety.

- Knowledge of child development and methods for managing challenging behavior and de-escalating conflict.

- Experience in evidencing the impact of work with children and families through evaluation to demonstrate improved outcomes and reduce the need for statutory services.

Skills & Personal Attributes

- Operate with integrity, honesty, and high personal and professional standards.

- Ability to manage a caseload, be accountable for actions and decisions, and understand the consequences of practice.

- Willingness to share information and best practices to support children and families.

- Commitment to treating people with care and dignity while respecting their rights.

- Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to changing situations.

- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload effectively.

Additional Requirements

- Car driver with a clean driving license (casual allowance payable).

How To Apply

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or apply here: https://20x.io/abramshealthcare/commonuser_register/eWNqRjlPTjdiUC9JbnNWdFJrNkdGQT09