Family Hub Practitioner - Attendance Lead WMF2323e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Practitioner to join their Family Hub Team. This role involves working with children and families to improve school attendance through targeted activities and programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in collaborating with schools and a passion for supporting positive changes in families. This position offers various benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working collaboratively with schools and partner organisations.
• Passionate about supporting families and improving outcomes for children.
• Awareness of Family Help and Hubs; ability to engage with communities.

Responsibilities

• Join the Family Hub Team to support improved school attendance.
• Develop and deliver targeted activities across the Barrow area.

Skills

Collaboration with schools

Family support

Intervention delivery

Engagement with communities

Job description

Overview

In Westmorland and Furness our vision is for every child and young person to have the best start in life, to grow, to thrive and to be prepared for a successful adult life. We have an opportunity for a Practitioner to join our Family Hub Team working with children and their families both one to one and in group settings to support improved attendance at school.

The post holder will develop and deliver high quality targeted activities and programmes, working across the Barrow area.

Responsibilities

• Join the Family Hub Team working with children and their families both one-to-one and in group settings to support improved attendance at school.
• Develop and deliver high quality targeted activities and programmes, working across the Barrow area.

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• Experience of working collaboratively with schools and other partner organisations and in delivering specialist interventions with children and families on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Passionate about supporting families, helping them make positive changes and improving outcomes for our children and young people.
• Awareness and understanding of Family Help and Family Hubs and the ability to engage and consult with children, young people, families and their communities.

What we can offer

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

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