Families First Parenting Practitioner

Brackenberry Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority support service is seeking a Families First Parenting Practitioner to deliver direct services to children and their families. This role involves leading parenting programmes and providing one-to-one interventions to enhance family outcomes. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications in childcare or social care. The position offers an hourly rate of £13.17 - £16.72, initially on a temporary basis with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting vulnerable or at-risk families.
• Good standard of education required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver positive parenting support and programmes.
• Lead and co-facilitate parenting programmes.
• Use evidence-based tools to engage parents.

Skills

Experience working with children and families

Motivational Interviewing

Childcare qualification

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare, social care, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Vale of Glamorgan to assist with the appointment of a Families First Parenting Practitioner, on a 4-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.17 - £16.72 per hour

Summary

The Families First Parenting Practitioner will deliver direct services to children, young people, and their families/carers in line with national and local legislation, Families First guidance, and best practice standards. The postholder will lead and co-facilitate positive parenting programmes, provide targeted one-to-one interventions, and support parents/carers to develop skills and confidence in order to improve outcomes for their children and families. Working in partnership with families and external agencies, the practitioner will promote positive parenting approaches, safeguard children and young people, and contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Families First service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver positive parenting support, advice, and programmes in partnership with parents/carers and wider agencies.
• Act as lead facilitator for parenting programmes, co-facilitating with colleagues and external partners where appropriate.
• Use Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based tools to engage parents, carers, and families in positive change.
• Ensure compliance with the Councils financial regulations, standing orders, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation and Council policies, ensuring the safety of yourself and others.

Essentials

• Good standard of education (minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare, social care, youth work, family support, or a related field).
• Direct experience of working with children, young people, and families in a support, social care, or family intervention role.
• Experience of working with vulnerable or at-risk families to improve outcomes.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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