Team Around the Family Practitioner | Hybrid, Impactful Work

Golearnleicestershire; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay and leave entitlement

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead and support early intervention for children and families. You will work with partner agencies to promote the Team around the Family approach, embedding graduated responses to need and ensuring holistic, strength-based help is provided.

The role requires Dip SW/CQSW or equivalent, 5+ years post-qualifying experience, and strong safeguarding knowledge. Hybrid working and a supportive pension scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• Dip SW/CQSW or equivalent level degree in a relevant children service
• Minimum 5 years post qualifying experience within children’s services or a related field
• Knowledge and understanding of multi‑agency & partnership working and the variety of services available to families.
• Sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding issues and applying legislation, policy and procedure to practice
• A good knowledge of current legislation and Government guidance related to multi‑agency duties in safeguarding and Family Help

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote, implement and embed the Team around the Family (TAF) approach.
• Identify and implement effective early help strategies for children and families through a holistic, strength-based approach.
• Influence and develop strategy and practice across a range of disciplines.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic influence

Education

Dip SW/CQSW

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced practitioner to lead and support early intervention for children and families. You will work with partner agencies to promote the Team around the Family approach, embedding graduated responses to need and ensuring holistic, strength-based help is provided.

The role requires Dip SW/CQSW or equivalent, 5+ years post-qualifying experience, and strong safeguarding knowledge. Hybrid working and a supportive pension scheme are offered.