Family Support Practitioner

Salary:26006 per annum pro rata

Location:Aberdeen Scotland

Contract/Hours:37 Full Time- Fixed Term Contract until 31^st March 2028 (with the possibility of extension)

Monday Friday- flexibility with working hours

Interviews week commencing 4^th May

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.

A bit about the role

Aberdeen Priority Families Service is a partnership between Action for Children Aberdeen City Council SportAberdeenand Aberdeen service aims to improve the outcomes for families who have multiple and complex are referred to the service as they needadditionalsupport to work on issues that can include problems within school anti-social or offendingbehaviour and child or adult welfare concerns.

Werethrilled to announce that ourorganisationhas successfully secured acontract extensionwhich hasopenedupnew avenues for growth and thisextensionthisenables us to broaden our operations extending crucial support to families in need.

The Family Support Practitioner will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works for a period of up to 12 months with families to support and enable positive change and to improve outcomes.

An assessment of need will be undertaken toidentifyneeds strengths and challenges that each family faces theintensive interventions will involve advice guidance parenting support 1:1 work with children and liaising with partner agencies.

Youllcarry out assessments intensive planned support andreviewsand support families to overcome as part of a teamyoullattend meetings and work alongside partner agencies advocating on behalf of children and families.

How youll help to create brighter futures

Some key responsibilities for the roleare;

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

Lets talk about you

• An SVQ 3 in social care or equivalent.
• Experience ofworking with vulnerable families and the issues and barriers they face.
• Knowledge and awareness of methods of assessment and interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally in writing and through presentations.
• Experience ofdeveloping multidisciplinary support plans.
• Experience ofworking with children young people their families and carers to promote andto ensuresafeguarding and the welfare of the child / young person.

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.

Contact:Jessica Jarvis email us atquoting reference 12948

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.

For Children Service roles only: Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.

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