Senior Child and Family Practitioner
Senior Child and Family Practitioner
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Job Description
Salary:30200 per annum including On Call allowance
Location:Shrewsbury
Contract/Hours:Permanent full time
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
About the service
Shropshire Community Short Breaks provides Community Short Breaks to families with children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years with disabilities. We currently support up to 200 children and young people.
Our service has different offerings during term time and school holidays.
During term time we run:
After School Clubsoffering 3 hours sessions (usually 3-6pm Monday to Thursday) in Shrewsbury.
Saturday Morning Youth Cluboffering 3 hours sessions (usually 9.30am 12.30pm) in Shrewsbury.
During school holidays we run:
Holiday Cluboffering all-day sessions (usually 9.30am 3.30pm) 4 days a week in Shrewsbury.
In addition we also offer anOutreach Serviceall year round covering the whole of Shropshire.
How youll help to create brighter futures
As a Senior Child and Family Practitioner youll be responsible for planning and organising the sessions we run and deputising for the Service Coordinator in their absence. Youll do this by:
- Having Group Leader responsibilities at sessions
- Updating Risk Assessments and dealing with new referrals
- Supervising staff
- Being point of contact attending meetings and making decisions in the Service Coordinators absence
- Being on the On-Call rota.
Lets talk about you
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. As a Senior Child and Family Practitioner ideally you will have:
- Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities (essential)
- Diploma Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
- Supervisory experience (essential)
- Management experience (desirable)
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Strong planning and organisation
- The ability to drive. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job with reasonable adjustments if required according to the Equality Act.
Good to know
Contact:Emma Goodwin onor email us atquoting reference 11357.
Please note:Interviews are planned to be held on Monday 23rdJune 2025.
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
Want to know more about Action for Children
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See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
