Family Help Practice Manager #000A01E61

Semester.co.uk; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Support Practitioner for a Long Term Temporary position. In this vital role, you will assist in managing Neighbourhood Teams, advocating for families with complex needs, and ensuring high-quality, child-centered practices. Your leadership will help build resilience within families and communities while complying with relevant regulations. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, supported by a dedicated team and ongoing training opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS clearance

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families with complex needs.
• Knowledge of statutory and local performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Neighbourhood Teams for children and families.
• Support team workload and develop action plans with families.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Coaching

Multi-agency collaboration

Child-centered practice

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Opportunity: Family Support Practitioner (Long Term Temporary)

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You will assist the Family Help Practice Manager in the day-to-day management of one or two Neighbourhood Teams for children and families. Working within a multi-agency framework, you will support families with complex needs, acting as their champion and advocate to improve aspirations and outcomes by building on strengths to reduce dependency on public services.

In line with the key principles of ‘Progress With Unity’, you will embody the values and behaviours, working with colleagues across the Council and its wider partners to achieve the best outcomes for families. You will help deliver and lead good quality, child-centred practice across the service, ensuring that practice is underpinned by the Progress with Unity principles and that the practice model is embedded in all work with children and families. Demonstrating effective leadership and management to support staff is essential.

The Council is committed to complying with the European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and meeting the requirements of the Information Commissioner’s Office. It is your responsibility to ensure that your work complies with these regulations.

As part of your role, you will:

1. Assist the Family Help Practice Manager in ensuring the delivery of a high-performing, quality, and effective service to children and families.
2. Support the management of the team’s workload, take responsibility for complex work, and deputise for the Family Help Practice Manager.
3. Support the team in developing action plans alongside families, coaching, challenging, and supporting them to build resilience within families and communities.
4. Adopt an asset-based approach, building positive relationships with children and families, and supporting staff to develop and strengthen family networks.
5. Support the implementation of legislation and government guidance related to statutory and local performance indicators.

Please note: This is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive rates of pay
• In-house payroll providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS clearance completed
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• An assigned experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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