GOOD TO KNOW

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

Action for Children’s Orkney service is delivered in partnership with Orkney Health and Care, NHS Orkney, Education, the Police, and other local organisations, with funding from Orkney Islands Council, Orkney ADP and The Corra Foundation. In Orkney, we provide early intervention services for young people aged 8–18 through two key strands: the Orkney Emotional Wellbeing Service, supporting emotional health and resilience, and Skipta, which supports young people impacted by alcohol or substance misuse—either their own or someone elses.
As a Children and Families Practitioner, you’ll work directly with young people and their families to improve wellbeing, resilience, and relationships, providing support around issues such as family conflict, educational challenges, or difficulties in the community. Using a child-centred approach, you’ll offer both short-term and longer-term support, help families adopt positive parenting strategies, and provide follow-up support to ensure lasting outcomes. Referrals are accepted from a wide range of professionals, as well as self-referrals from families and young people.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting children to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Some key responsibilities of the Children and Families Practitioner role are;

• Assessing family needs through observations, home visits, and discussions with children and parents/carers.
• Developing support plans tailored to individual children and families, often as part of Early Help or safeguarding interventions.
• Providing direct support to children, young people, and their families to improve emotional well-being, parenting, relationships, and daily routines.
• Working collaboratively with schools, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Monitoring and reviewing the progress of families against their agreed goals and updating plans accordingly.
• Safeguarding children, identifying risks, and escalating concerns in line with safeguarding procedures