Family Help Practitioner

Oxfordshire County Council; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in the community. As a Family Help Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering support and interventions that promote positive outcomes. This position offers a flexible working pattern and opportunities for professional development, ensuring you can thrive while making a real difference. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding, you will work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to grow your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Culture

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Local and National Discounts

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families in a supportive role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and family support frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Strengths and Needs Assessments for families.
• Lead Team Around the Family meetings to support children and young people.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Strengths and Needs Assessments

Family Help Case Management

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

About Us

The Family Solutions Service in Witney is seeking to recruit a Family Help Practitioner to join their Family Help Team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

The role is Grade 10, 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service. The ability to travel across the County is essential. The work will include completing Strengths and Needs Assessments and Family Help case management, involving direct work with children, young people, and their families, and providing timely support and interventions to address safeguarding concerns and reduce risks to children and young people. This includes leading Team Around the Family meetings and delivering a range of evidence-based group programmes to children, young people, and families who meet the threshold for the service.

As part of our team, you will:

• Focus on successful outcomes for families using a relational, strengths-based approach.
• Use motivational interviewing to engage and support families in making the changes they need.
• Be supported with individual supervision to promote your wellbeing and professional development.
• Have opportunities to continue learning while you work, through training, webinars, practice learning events, and reflective sessions.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you are kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals' qualities, abilities, and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do. Always eager to learn, with a passion to grow and develop your skills. Willing to take responsibility and contribute to Oxfordshire County Council's vision. Driven to do things differently and embark on a journey of continuous improvement.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working supported by technology to facilitate agile working.
• Up to 33 days of holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy additional holiday.
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support.
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of up to 19.9%. Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel. Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing growth.

Our commitment to:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or maternity or family leave. We have staff network groups that provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews for care leavers who have completed further education and meet the criteria. For those leaving care without further education, we guarantee an interview for apprenticeships. We are committed to supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for candidates demonstrating the essential criteria within three years of leaving service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, full-time and part-time work, job sharing, nine-day fortnights, and annualized hours, depending on the role and service requirements.

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