Senior Parenting Practitioner
Senior Parenting Practitioner
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Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Do you have experience of delivering and overseeing parenting programmes and volunteersDo you have a passion for ensuring that families children and young people receive the right support at the right time Are you a confident manager with the skills to support volunteers and staff with delivering high quality parenting intervention Then apply for the role of Senior Parenting Practitioner within Lewisham Family Hubs!
Whats the role
- To train lead and support a team of Parent Group Leaders (volunteers) to enable them to provide high-quality parenting programmes in Family Hubs other sites and also online.
- To coordinate and deliver parenting surgeries and programmes across Lewisham including but not limited to various EPEC manuals and Reducing Parental Conflict on a 1:1 and group basis.
- To support the Family Hubs Manager in the planning delivery evaluation and reporting of high-quality parenting programmes.
Whats in it for you
Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What were looking for:
You will have an eye for accuracy and can ensure quality and consistency when delivering parenting interventions within a Family Hubs context. You will have a passion for ensuring that families children and young people receive the right support at the right time with a view of reducing any escalation of need and reliance on statutory services. You will have experience of leading a team and working with a range of stakeholders including professional partners and residents. You will have a passion for ensuring that services are accessible inclusive and accessed by seldom heard groups.
Location
The job is primarily based across all Family Hubs within Lewisham but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Weekend working is required for this job
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.
For an informal discussion about this job please contact Lou Neville-Ball - Family Hub Group Manager via
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
42912 - 44235 per annum (SO2)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailand an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
