Family Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Family Practitioner to join their Women and Families team. This role involves delivering trauma-informed, holistic services to families facing substance misuse challenges. You will provide practical and emotional support, facilitate therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with various agencies to help families achieve their goals. With a focus on resilience and positive change, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. A commitment to diversity and a supportive working environment are integral to this role.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development program

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering holistic support to families facing substance misuse.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and provide tailored support to families.
• Facilitate therapy sessions and develop action plans.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Emotional support

Therapeutic interventions

Family resilience building

Assessment skills

Education

Relevant degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job Title: Family Practitioner

Location: The Nelson Trust Women’s Centres

Working Hours

14 hours per week, including one evening per week. Flexibility to work outside of normal hours as required.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

About The Nelson Trust

We provide life-changing support to families affected by substance misuse, aiming to empower families through comprehensive therapy and holistic support to address substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health issues, fostering resilience and positive change.

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Practitioner to join our Women and Families team. You will deliver trauma-informed, holistic services to families facing substance misuse challenges, offering practical and emotional support, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and collaborating with internal and external agencies to help families achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a caseload of families, providing tailored support to meet their needs.
2. Offer interventions to build family resilience, improve parenting, and address impacts of substance use.
3. Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, develop action plans, and support families in accessing specialist services.
4. Conduct assessments, participate in multi-agency meetings, and contribute to social care, safeguarding, and child protection efforts.
5. Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

Note: Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres, this role is restricted to female applicants only, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).

Our Commitment

We are proud of our achievements and ambitious to grow and diversify our workforce. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

What We Offer

This role offers challenging and rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference in people’s lives. We provide a comprehensive training and development program, a generous pension scheme, and a positive working environment.