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Family Practitioner G7

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 5QJ, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Family Practitioner for an initial 3-month contract, based in Cannock, Staffordshire.
  • The role offers a salary of £18.61 per hour for a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children and families, along with experience in direct work with children and their families in a relevant setting.
  • Key responsibilities include leading early help assessments, collaborating with social workers, and using a restorative practice approach to support families.
  • The position also requires proficiency in IT systems and a strong understanding of child development, mental health issues, and local support agencies.
Client: Staffordshire County CouncilContract: Initially 3 months with potential to extendJob Title: Family PractitionerLocation: Cannock, StaffordshireSalary: £18.61 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (37 hours per week)Job Description:Are you passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives? Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Family Practitioner to provide vital support to families across the Staffordshire area. You will be aligned to a district/locality area and play a key role in ensuring children and families receive the support they need. Key Responsibilities:
  • Leading early help assessments and developing support plans.
  • Undertaking direct work with children and families to provide tailored support.
  • Collaborating with social workers to support children in need, those on child protection plans, and children in care.
  • Completing accurate documentation, reports, and records of your work with children, young people, and their families.
  • Using a restorative practice approach to support children and families in staying together where possible.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children and families.
  • Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency setting.
  • Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
  • A strong understanding of child development and the impact of stress and trauma.
  • Knowledge of key challenges families may face, including mental health issues, substance misuse, domestic abuse, and poverty.
  • Awareness of local partners and agencies that support families.
  • Familiarity with policies, guidance, and legislation related to children's social care.
  • Experience in facilitating or leading accredited and evidence-based parenting programmes.
  • Ability to undertake assessments and make appropriate decisions in line with professional accountability.
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
  • A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Payroll service twice a week
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on  or email me at .uk.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.