Children and Families Practitioner - MID06789

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Children's Services Disability team as a Children and Families Practitioner. This role offers the chance to support families affected by disability, ensuring their voices are prioritized. With a commitment to 'The Promise,' you'll work in a supportive environment, contributing to the development of a newly formed team. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the relevant experience in social care, this is an exciting opportunity to grow and thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC social care and SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with children and families, including trauma-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families affected by disability.
• Undertake assessments of need and create care packages.

Skills

Child development

Trauma-based interventions

Systemic interventions

Behavioral interview skills

Education

HNC in social care

SVQ Level 3 (children and young people)

Job description

Job Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Services Disability team. The successful candidate will join a team comprising a team leader, 3 FTE social workers, 5 Practitioners, and 2 development workers. This team supports children and their families affected by disability by undertaking assessments of need (Section 23) and creating and reviewing packages of care. Applicants should be able to work creatively and flexibly to meet needs and be passionate about supporting families with disabilities.

The Disability Team is committed to keeping 'The Promise' and ensuring the voices of children, young people, and their families are at the heart of all we do. As a newly formed team, this is an opportunity to be part of its development. Children's Services are keen to invest in staff, recognizing the importance of a supportive working environment.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Educated to HNC social care and SVQ Level 3 (children and young people) or equivalent with a relevant discipline.
• Experience working with national and local practice, policy, procedures, and legislation relevant to the post, including awareness of the SSSC Code of Practice, The Promise, Human Rights legislation, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and 'Getting it right for every child.'
• Experience working with children and families, including child development and trauma-based interventions.
• Knowledge of systemic interventions and methodologies, such as attachment-promoting therapy, trauma-based therapy, child development, and parenting capacity.
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities of key agencies.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering parenting programs or other group work.
• Specialist experience working with children and families in crisis or at risk.
• Behavioral interview skills.

Important Dates

Closing date: Sunday, 1st June 2025

Interview date: Friday, 13th June 2025

Job Details

Position Title: Children and Families Practitioner

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Eskdaill Court

Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Salary: Minimum £37,618.22 per annum based on 36 hours/week over 52 weeks.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the PVG Scheme. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with these groups. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership or an update check before employment, with costs covered by the applicant. For more information, visit disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying or need reasonable adjustments, please call 0131 271 3063. Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation; internal candidates may be prioritized for some vacancies, which may cause delays in outcome notifications. Trainees, candidates with disabilities, or care-experienced young people meeting the essential criteria are eligible for guaranteed interviews.