Family Support Practitioner - London - Job - iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Practitioner to provide essential support to families in need. This role focuses on delivering proactive and integrated services, aiming to positively impact families' futures while reducing reliance on statutory care. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in early help, demonstrating a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children and families. Join a collaborative team that values personal development and offers training opportunities to enhance your skills and effectiveness in making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in family support and early help services.
• Ability to conduct assessments and lead family meetings.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and work directly with families.
• Lead team meetings around family support.

Skills

Family Support Experience

Assessment Skills

Understanding of Mental Health Issues

Knowledge of Domestic Abuse

Experience with Drug and Alcohol Use

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

iPeople SC Solutions is recruiting a Family Support Practitioner to work for our client in London and the surrounding areas.

Our client is looking for a Family Support Practitioner to work 36 hours a week.

The service is a collaborative and community-focused service providing proactive, integrated and innovative preventative support to families most in need. The Family Support Service will aim to have a positive long-term impact on families’ futures, reducing demand for statutory care services, and operating as a financially sustainable organisation.

Part of Children’s Services, Early Help supports children, young people and families in the borough by providing a range of targeted services and family support work to help them overcome difficulties, so they are able to thrive, live and engage happily in their communities.

We are looking for an experienced Family Support Practitioner with extensive early help experience who understands the challenges that impact children and their families. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1. Completing assessments.
2. Direct work with families.
3. Leading team around the family meetings.
4. Understanding the complexities of mental health, drug and alcohol use, domestic abuse, extra familial harm, and harmful practices impacts on our children and families.

The successful candidate will require an ability to demonstrate an aspiration to promote the best outcomes for children. The successful candidate will also have access to training throughout as part of their personal development and shadowing opportunities during the induction period.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.