Trauma‑Informed Family Support Practitioner

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Clays End; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join our Alternative Care Team within the Care Outcomes Service. You will respond to and coordinate a range of social care services for children, young people and families in the BANES area, working with partners across health, education and support services.

The role emphasises relationship-based, trauma-informed practice, with pathways to career development including the Social Work Apprenticeship degree, regular

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families is essential.
• Ability to contribute to service development for vulnerable children.
• Commitment to high quality interventions and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Respond to, co-ordinate and deliver a range of social care services to children, young people and families in BANES.
• Work with partners across health, education and support services to respond to needs.
• Provide regular supervision and participate in group supervision and peer circles.
• Contribute to service development and ensure children’s safety and best outcomes.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Trauma-informed practice

Engagement with families

Team collaboration

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join our Alternative Care Team within the Care Outcomes Service. You will respond to and coordinate a range of social care services for children, young people and families in the BANES area, working with partners across health, education and support services.

The role emphasises relationship-based, trauma-informed practice, with pathways to career development including the Social Work Apprenticeship degree, regular