Family Support Practitioner: Transforming Lives for Children

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Keynsham

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join the Children In Care Team. You will respond to and co-ordinate a range of social care services for children in care and their families across the Bath and North East Somerset area.

You will supervise children's time with family members, undertake direct work with children including life story work, and support the team with planning and safeguarding activity. Interview date: TBC.

Qualifications

Experience of working with children and families in a variety of settings.
Ability to form positive working relationships with children, young people, parents and foster carers.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidance pertaining to children and young people.
IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems.
Hold a full UK driving license with access to a car insured for business use.

Responsibilities

Respond to, co-ordinate and deliver a range of social care services to children in care and their families within the Bath and North East Somerset area.
Supervise children’s time with their family members and engage in direct work with children and young people, including life story work.
Support the team with planning, safeguarding and intervention tasks.