Children and Families Practitioner

Salary:25000 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Contract/Hours:Fixed Term until 30^th June 2026 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

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Practitioner to support in two Primarys schools across Glasgow offering family support to identified families. One school is based in the East of Glasgow and the other in the West.

Our Practitioners work closely with schools to identify children young people and families who would benefit from additional wellbeing / family support either within the school environment local community or family home. Support can be on a 1:1 basis or in small groups and can vary on a daily basis depending on the needs of children and their families.

We work closely with schools to co-design the support understand the priorities and needs within the school home and local community and put in place the right interventions that will make a real difference. This is a vital part of our work.

The key to our approach is the establishment of effective partnership working with school staff pupils families and relevant agencies to agree and implement interventions that will help achieve agreed outcomes for all concerned.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities of a Children and Families Practitioner are;

• Agreeing and implementing a plan of support for each child young person/family.
• Provision of individual support to children/young people to help them engage better with school and other agencies to support improved educational engagement and attainment.
• Provision of family support to parents/carers around agreed priority areas e.g. boundaries routines support to make and attend appointments practical support i.e. housing finances etc.
• Provision of accredited parenting programs within the family home (training can be provided).
• Provision of school-based group work programs and 1:1 session focusing on emotional wellbeing confidence & self-esteem friendships transition etc.

Lets talk about you

• HNC in Social Care/SVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an Education setting is desirable
• Experience of working directly with children/young people and families either individually or in a group setting.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• The ability to maintain written records to a high standard.
• The ability to coordinate referral assessment and support planning.
• Driving licence and access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job across rural locations with reasonable adjustments if required according to the Equality Act.

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 11497

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

Find us onXLinkedinFacebookorYouTubeto get to know us better.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement