Impactful Family Assessment Practitioner

Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Staff wellbeing programme

Training and development pathways

Clear progression – Grade 1 to Grade 4

Regular supervision

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Green Harvest is expanding its Family Assessment Centre at The Lodge in Swanley, Kent. We are recruiting four grades of practitioners to observe, support and record how parents care for their children, feeding direct into court assessments.

Ideal candidates have a Level 3 qualification in childcare or a related field, with experience in family support or social care; strong recording skills and a calm, compassionate approach to working with vulnerable families are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in family support or social care is desirable
• Level 3 qualification in childcare (or equivalent) is required
• Strong observation and recording skills are essential
• Ability to work across a 7-day rota including weekends

Responsibilities

• Observe families and keep clear, accurate electronic records
• Support parents to meet their children's emotional and physical needs and keep them safe
• Identify, record and elevate safeguarding concerns promptly
• Work within the Regulations and Standards for Residential Family Centres
• Complete weekly Family Assessment Plans (FAPs) and detailed daily records
• Deliver key work sessions and model parenting skills
• Complete and update risk assessments and liaise with stakeholders
• Hold a 'house champion' role such as health and safety champion
• Act as primary assessment practitioner for at least one family
• Develop and review FAPs and analyse daily observation records
• Liaise with the Independent Social Worker and contribute records for CUBA
• Support referrals and participate in pre-placement planning meetings
• Mentor colleagues and supervise new staff
• Lead pre-placement and transition planning for senior practitioners

Skills

Observation skills

Record keeping

Safeguarding

House/childcare support

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Level 5 qualification (in progress)

Job description

Green Harvest is expanding its Family Assessment Centre at The Lodge in Swanley, Kent. We are recruiting four grades of practitioners to observe, support and record how parents care for their children, feeding direct into court assessments.

Ideal candidates have a Level 3 qualification in childcare or a related field, with experience in family support or social care; strong recording skills and a calm, compassionate approach to working with vulnerable families are essential.