Family Intervention Practitioner

Salary:25000 per annum

Location:Glasgow

Contract/Hours:18 month Fixed Term Contract- Full Time - 37 hours per week

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 670000 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.

A bit about the role

As part of a city-wide strategy the service will promote the wellbeing of children and young people aged 12 years to support them to thrive with their families within their local communities by offering the right support at the right time.

The main focus of our work is supporting parents/carers to manage the behaviour of children through a variety of accredited parenting programmes. Work is also carried out to help improve the confidence and self-esteem of children and their parents/carers at home school or in the community.

Our shared vision is to support children and young people to live with their parents and siblings or where this is in the best interest of children with their extended family enabling them to grow up in their community with their friends and attend their local school.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of a Family Intervention Practitioner role are;

• Effectively assessing the needs of families and responding to them.
• Working collaboratively with families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Listening to children young people and families.
• Working in an integrated way as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Lets talk about you

• SVQ level 3 in Social Care or equivalent
• Experience of managing cases in accordance with agreed procedures and completing assessments planning and reviews to ensure positive outcomes.
• Working knowledge of an outcome based approach to planning delivering and reviewing services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and engagingly and to maintain independent professional relationships boundaries.
• Working within a multi-agency social care early years or health environment and applying safeguarding procedures.
• Driving licence and access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job with reasonable adjustments if required according to the Equality Act.
• Driving Licence and access to a car is essential to be able to fulfil the needs of the service and young people

Good to know

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.

Contact:Jessica Jarvis atquoting reference 11401

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.

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Job Description

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Action for Children Employee Benefits

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