Family Support Practitioner — Transform Lives at Home

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life cover

Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible and family working

Career development opportunities

Subsidised town centre parking

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Strengthening Families Practitioner to join our Family Support Services. You will build positive relationships with parents, children and young people and deliver intensive family support using a Family Help approach.

The role involves working across Family Hubs in the North Northants locality (Wellingborough or Kettering), coordinating with partner agencies to provide timely, tailored support and ensure good outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to write clear assessments and support plans.
• Understanding of evidence-based interventions to support positive change.
• Experience of partnership working and collaborating with professionals.
• Flexibility and creativity in the support offered to families.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families as lead professional or co-worker.
• Carry out whole-family needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Coordinate services and partner agencies to ensure timely support.
• Work with families in their homes using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide practical advice on parenting, child development, housing, health and employment support.
• Participate in safeguarding processes and multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Evidence-based interventions

Partnership working

Flexibility and creativity

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification in children and families

Job description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Strengthening Families Practitioner to join our Family Support Services. You will build positive relationships with parents, children and young people and deliver intensive family support using a Family Help approach.

The role involves working across Family Hubs in the North Northants locality (Wellingborough or Kettering), coordinating with partner agencies to provide timely, tailored support and ensure good outcomes for children and families.