Strengthening Families Practitioner — Family Support Lead

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible and family working

Subsidised town centre parking

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Strengthening Families Practitioner to join our Family Support Services, delivering intensive family support and group work in Daventry or Towcester. You will manage a caseload, conduct needs assessments, coordinate services, and collaborate with partner agencies to sustain positive changes for children, young people and families.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification, excellent communication, safeguarding commitment, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in working with children, young people and families or substantial experience in this area.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Experience of partnership working and collaboration with other professionals.
• Flexibility and creativity in the support you offer to families.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out whole-family needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans.
• Coordinate services and partner agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
• Have extensive, hands-on experience in preventative work with children and families facing escalating, complex needs.
• Work intensively with families in their homes, using creative and evidence-based interventions to bring about positive change.
• Provide practical advice and interventions around parenting, child development, household routines, and access to health, housing, and employment support.
• Participate in safeguarding processes, case reviews, and multi-agency meetings and have a good understanding and experience of partnership working.
• Work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Lead Team Around the Family meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility and creativity

Work on own initiative

Education

Level 3 qualification in working with children, young people and families

Job description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Strengthening Families Practitioner to join our Family Support Services, delivering intensive family support and group work in Daventry or Towcester. You will manage a caseload, conduct needs assessments, coordinate services, and collaborate with partner agencies to sustain positive changes for children, young people and families.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification, excellent communication, safeguarding commitment, and willingness to travel