Universal Service Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and dynamic team is looking for creative Universal Services Practitioners to enhance Family Hub services across the City. This role focuses on supporting families, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, by providing essential services and facilitating engaging activities. You will play a vital role in improving outcomes for children aged 0-4 years, promoting health and educational messages, and ensuring community needs are met. If you are passionate about making a difference and fostering community well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in family support and community engagement is essential.
• Knowledge of mental health practices and child development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support families in accessing services and promote personal independence.
• Facilitate activities and promote health messages in Family Hubs.

Skills

Family Support

Mental Health Awareness

Community Engagement

Activity Facilitation

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Universal Services Practitioner

Salary - £25,584 - £27,269 (Grade 4)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - fixed term 1 year contract

Post 1 - Universal Services Practitioner

Post 2 - Universal Services Practitioner - Parental and Infant Wellbeing

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and dynamic team who are actively involved in developing innovative Family Hub provision across the City.

We are seeking two creative and ambitious Universal Services Practitioners who will provide a supporting role in meeting the Statutory Duties of the Childcare Act 2006 and with a specific focus around The Family Hub offer. You will actively engage and support families to access appropriate services ensuring we are narrowing the gap in achievement for all sectors of the community.

One post will provide general support to families and children, whilst the second post will cover Parental and Infant Wellbeing offering specific groups to support parents with their own mental health and their child’s including baby massage, guided walks and social support groups using sensory techniques. All relevant training will be given.

You will play a key role, within a strong team in achieving the overarching aim of improving outcomes for all children, mainly 0-4 years, by providing a specific focus on those children and families living in the most disadvantaged areas.

You will promote and facilitate stimulating activities for groups and families in various Family Hubs across the City. You will promote key health and educational messages, ensuring services are suited to community needs.

You will proactively promote personal independence and the self-help agenda, help communities to have more control over decisions that affect them and promote equality in service provision.

These posts are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Interviews will be held week commencing - 12 May 2025

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves.

Attached documents
Job description and person specification