Perinatal Practitioner

Vibranz Inc; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Perinatal Practitioner to support families with children up to 5 years old. This role involves promoting engagement among parents through various methods, including face-to-face and digital platforms. You will work closely with vulnerable families, providing essential services like infant feeding advice and baby massage. The position requires excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of local community resources. This is a full-time opportunity, offering a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families and contribute to their well-being.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 in a recognized professional qualification in health, education, childcare, or social care.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Procedures and Safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Engage with parents and families, providing support and information.
• Deliver antenatal and postnatal specialist programmes for first-time parents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Protection Knowledge

Family Support

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Health or Social Care

Job description

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Hertfordshires Family Centre Service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and the Family Support Service. Our purpose is to support children and families to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive. We provide families with children aged up to 5 years with a wide range of services, information and support on key areas relating to family life.As a Perinatal Practitioner you will promote the engagement of all parents and families, primarily antenatally and postnatally in the services and support available to them, both face to face and digitally, through the Family Support Service and other agencies, with particular focus on the more vulnerable families in the community.You will engage with all parents and carers, including soon-to-be and young parents, while gaining a solid awareness of the local community's demographics and the networks, services, facilities, and support systems that are available to families in the area.The Role Participate in the preparation and delivery of a range of antenatal and postnatal specialist programmes for first-time parents and those identified as a priority. Delivery will be through a range of methods including in groups, one to one, digital platforms and social media. Provide a range of services, information, advice and specialist support and interventions that support with aspects such as: infant feeding, safe sleep, self-weigh appointments, reducing isolation, baby massage. Hold a caseload of vulnerable families, working within the defined support interventions, planning creative responses to families needs and deliver support sessions and activities within the home and community, using various evidence-based parenting models and programmes, individually and in groups. Keeping accurate records so a good level of computer literacy is essential Partnership working. Some evening and Saturday work on occasion. Centre opening hours are between 8:00am

6pm. Some lone working shall be required.Requirements At least a Level 3 in a recognised professional qualification in health, education, childcare, social care or equivalent Knowledge of the importance of Child Protection Procedures and Safeguarding children Excellent communication skills Experience of working with families from a wide range of backgrounds You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours, and Willingness to travel on a regular basis. You must have insurance that allows you to drive for business purposes. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilitiesThis is a Full Time role.Hours per week: 37.5Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

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  Business Consulting and Services

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