Family Support Practitioner at Action for Children

Paignton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

26006.84

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family support, Safeguarding, Communication skills, Home visits, Assessment, Support planning, Interpersonal skills, Workload management, Trauma-informed care, Attachment theory, Emotional regulation, Strength-based approach, Record keeping, Teamwork, Independent working

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Role: Family Support Pracctitioner Salary: £26,006.84 per annum (pro-rata) Location: Paignton, Devon Contract/Hours: Permanent/Part Time – 25 hours per week this will consist of 3 full time days 9am to 5pm on a Monday to Friday, and 3 hours on another weekday. Please note that this role does involve working occasionally on Saturdays. Benefits: * 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and the option to buy or sell leave.  * Professional qualifications and excellent training * Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages  * Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover  * Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers  Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 688,000 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? Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us create change that really matters. And when we succeed, we’ll recognise what you did to make a difference. We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So if children need us, we’ll be here. A bit about the role Join an exciting partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust, supporting the 0 to 19 Torbay initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, has a good sense of humour, and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You work directly with families across Torbay, Torquay and Brixham, offering practical and emotional support. This includes one to one family support and parenting, domestic abuse, substance misuse and wider family challenges. You'll have experience and[RA2] family support or similar role, strong communication skills, a good understanding of safeguarding, experience of home visits, the ability to work independently as part of a team and the flexibility to travel across the locality. You’ll complete assessments, create personalised support plans and work closely with partner agencies to ensure families get the right help at the right time. About the Service We aim to safeguard and promote good health for all children in the Paignton, Torbay, Torquay and Brixham area whilst providing comprehensive local care to those in need together with support for their families.   How you could make a difference * Coordinate support for children, young people, and families through various interventions (one-to-one, group, or community based) Via face to face, online, or telephone delivery. * Provide a high-quality service based on individual assessments of need. * Maintain effective communication and relationships with colleagues, children, young people and their families. * Respond appropriately to Safeguarding. * Build strong relationships with other professionals and partner agencies to promote strength-based approach. * Keeping accurate records of interactions and progress is also important. Let’s talk about you. * NVQ Level 3 in early years or equivalent with at least two years post qualifying experience (preferred) * Knowledge of developmental trauma[RA3] , attachment theory, emotional regulation and attunement * A sound knowledge of the impact trauma can have on children's life outcomes. * A positive and caring attitude with excellent interpersonal skills * The ability to prioritise and manage workloads. * Experience in home visits. * Ability to work alone as well as within a team. * A strong work ethic in a fast-paced and challenging environment * Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle. Good to know.  Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.  Contact: Sarah Manderfield at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference: 12994 Diversity, equality and inclusion   At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications 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.    Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube to get to know us better. For more information, please review the full job description here Job Description [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:A51E0ACEEC78E33F1D8F3EB71F5588FA&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:1C4B42CBF404E1D732B45E2934BFA235&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] AfC Commitment Statement [https://fa-evrg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&fldFile=fFileGUID:DE3442BDED111C3501F5DA7BBAB815B8&fldBrowsingMode=contribution] Action for Children - Driven by Love [https://actnforchildren-my.sharepoint.com/personal/sarah_manderfield_actionforchildren_org_uk/Documents/Action for Children’s story I Driven by love, we take action for children]

Responsibilities

You will provide practical and emotional support to families through one-to-one, group, or community-based interventions. This includes completing assessments, creating personalized support plans, and working with partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding and care.