Families First Parenting Practitioner - Temporary

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; Barry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a practitioner for its Parenting Service to deliver support, advice, and guidance to families. Responsibilities include coordinating parenting programmes and providing 1-1 support to families with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in family support, strong communication skills, and the ability to evaluate outcomes effectively. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to improving community outcomes for families in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Benefits

Promotion of emotional wellbeing

Supportive working environment

Team collaboration

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience within the family support field.
• Experience in facilitating group work with parents.
• Ability to assess, plan, action, review and evaluate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parenting support, advice, and guidance to families.
• Coordinate and facilitate delivery of parenting programmes.
• Provide 1-1 bespoke support in home and community.

Skills

Experience within family support field

Facilitating group work with parents/carers

Supporting families with complex needs

Using goal/outcome focused tools

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

This role will sit within the Vale Parenting Service in the Vale of Glamorgan, working in partnership with other local support services. The practitioner will deliver specific Parenting support, advice and guidance to families across the county. They will coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Parenting programmes for parents/ families, as well as providing 1-1 bespoke support both in the home and community.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience within family support field
• Experience of facilitating group work with parents/carers
• Experience of supporting families with complex needs
• Experience of working using goal/outcome focussed tools
• Ability to assess, plan, action, review and evaluate
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form)

The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Families First Vale Parenting Service. Families First is a Welsh Government funded programme, helping to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, as well as supporting them to thrive and reach their potential.

Benefits

We focus on promoting emotional wellbeing, and supporting positive family relationships. We deliver parenting programmes in a small group setting, or offer a 1:1 bespoke intervention in line with what the family see as the focus of support required. Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.