Targeted Practitioner - Specialist Support Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Opportunities for professional devt

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Friendly, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a permanent Targeted Practitioner to join the Specialist Support Team. The role delivers tailored interventions for disabled children and young people and works across services to support families in the county.

The post is hybrid with some out-of-hours work and involves collaboration with coordinators and leadership. Applicants should have at least two years of direct service experience in children’s services or related areas and a full driving licence

Qualifications

• Good general education, ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in Children's Social Care, Early Help or Customer Services, with a focus on direct service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and support for disabled children and young people
• Provide direct, tailored support to children and families, helping them navigate challenges and access resources
• Work flexibly across services, adapting to the needs of disabled children and young people across the county
• Collaborate with co‑ordinators to keep the countywide service running smoothly
• Engage with stakeholders to promote the wellbeing of children and families
• Support the leadership team

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility outside core hours

Service improvement mindset

Anti-discriminatory practice

Legislation & guidance knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

This permanent Targeted Practitioner post sits in the Specialist Support Team at Nottinghamshire County Council, which supports disabled children and young people. The work centres on delivering tailored interventions and direct help to children and their families, alongside co‑ordinators on a service that runs across the area. The role is hybrid and flexible, with some work needed outside core hours, and it supports the leadership team. Applicants need at least two years' direct service experience and a full driving licence unless registered disabled.

What the job involves

• Deliver targeted interventions and support for disabled children and young people
• Provide direct, tailored support to children and families, helping them navigate challenges and access resources
• Work flexibly across services, adapting to the needs of disabled children and young people across the county
• Collaborate with co‑ordinators to keep the countywide service running smoothly
• Engage with stakeholders to promote the wellbeing of children and families
• Support the leadership team

Qualifications

• Good general education, ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in Children's Social Care, Early Help or Customer Services, with a focus on direct service delivery

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance affecting children and families
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory and anti‑oppressive practice
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with children, families and colleagues
• Willingness to work flexibly, including outside core hours
• Proactive in seeking ways to improve services and outcomes for children and families

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence, unless registered disabled

What’s offered

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• A supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing and work‑life balance
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements