ABOUT THIS JOB

We are happy to announce a Fixed Term/secondment opportunity for 6 months ( possibly 1 year subject to funding) for the role of Parenting Programme Practitioner. The Parenting Programme Practitioner will work alongside Parenting Coordinator to plan and deliver evidence-based parenting programmes for families with children aged 0-2 years across Barking and Dagenham. Duties will include: • liaising with parents to recruit to parenting programmes • maintain contact with referrers, group facilitators and venues • promotion of evidence based parenting programmes • delivering evidence based parenting programmes (EBPP) including Triple P, Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC), Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities (SFSC), Mellow Bumps, Incredible Years. • Delivering in a range of ways to meet the diverse needs of our communities (face to face, online, evenings, weekends,) Based in the Family Hubs, the Parenting Programme Practitioner will support with maintaining waiting lists and provide administrative support to Parenting Coordinator, including collating data for evaluation of EBPP and promotional materials In addition to this there will be some financial duties such as raising Purchase Orders, processing invoices and supporting with purchasing resources for delivery of parenting programmes. Training will be provided to support with using relevant systems. The Parenting Programme Practitioner will be expected to contribute to the role of improving outcomes for children (0- 2y ears) and families within Barking and Dagenham, ensuring children’s safeguarding and welfare is at the heart of all work undertaken. The Parenting Programme Practitioner will deliver a high-quality service in line with the practice standards and the CARES Framework:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

This post will be filled on a secondment basis up to 31 March 2026, and extended to 31 August 2026 subject to funding. • Trained Facilitator of evidence based parenting programmes • experience of delivering evidence based parenting programmes • experience of supporting families via group work. • experience of working with families from a range of diverse, cultural backgrounds • applications from individuals with additional language skills are welcomed • Are you passionate about parenting programmes? • Do you have experience of successful outcomes via group work • Are you motivated, dedicated and creative • Can you be flexible to the needs and delivery of parenting programmes • Do you strive to support and empower parents to achieve best outcomes

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to join our dynamic parenting team within Early Help. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment, where we strive to achieve best possible outcomes for the families of Barking and Dagenham via group work and evidence based parenting programmes. You will be encouraged to continue your professional development and keep up to date with new ideas and trends within parenting/family support. Multi agency working is actively encouraged

ABOUT US

We are a dynamic and innovative team who provide parenting support to all families with children aged 0-2 years through the Start For Life programme. We provide a range of parenting programmes and are currently developing our offer of the Solihull Parenting Programmes.

Please refer the Job description for details