Permanent,
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Make a difference in the lives of Devon's families
We’re looking for a positive and resilient individual to join Devon County Council’s Children’s Social Care as a Family Practitioner, supporting us to deliver high quality support and intervention to disabled children and families in Mid & East Devon.
This is a rewarding role, where you will be providing practical ‘hands on’ support to families, so they can provide a safe and supportive environment for their children and young people to thrive in. It is a great opportunity to get further experience at working within a child-focused and restorative environment.
The Role
Family Practitioners provide targeted support to families with multiple and complex needs with the aim to support the family to achieve outcomes within their plan, offering skilled interventions and practical support, both in response to crisis and as part of longer-term support packages. You will be working alongside Social Workers and other professionals to undertake your role.
About You
With previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to offer the family both high support and high challenge.
With a positive, professional attitude and approach to work, you’ll demonstrate initiative in solving problems and work effectively with other professionals. You will ensure information is shared to keep children and young people safe and records are kept up to date, so you’ll need to have a good understanding of basic IT skills.
For an informal discussion, please contact Claire English 01392 381663
Job Description
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
Information about Working for Devon..
This role requires a DBS disclosure.