Family Support Practitioner

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job share scheme

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking Family Support Practitioners for our Family Hub services located across Nottinghamshire (Bassetlaw). You will deliver 1-1 support and parenting programmes, work with health, education and social care partners, and empower families to thrive in their homes and communities.

The role supports families from pregnancy to age 19, with flexible working across hubs and community venues. Disclosure checks apply; disability confident leader status noted.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• 5 GCSEs at A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience with children & families.
• Experience working with families of school age children & teenagers preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for meeting the wholistic needs of families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 support and parenting programmes.
• Work with partners across health, education and social care.
• Empower families to thrive in their homes and communities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for holistic family needs

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

5 GCSEs A*-C including English

Job description

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

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Family Support Practitioners for our Family Hub services, Location: Nottinghamshire (Bassetlaw). Employer Nottinghamshire County Council.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children & families? Join our Family Hub teams & help children & families get the right support at the right time.

From pregnancy through to age 19, you'll:

• Deliver 1-1 support & parenting programmes.
• Work with partners across health, education & social care.
• Empower families to thrive in their homes & communities.

What we're looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
• To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience with children & families
• We are particularly looking for applicants with experience of working with families of school age children & teenagers
• Strong interpersonal skills & a passion for meeting the wholistic needs of families

Flexible working across family hubs, family homes & community venues. Occasional evenings/weekends.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under theDisability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme)we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.