Family Support Practitioner
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,421 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leiston, IP16 4HF |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 14641 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - Waterloo Centre, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4HF / Community-based
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment until 4 January 2025 due to absence cover
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Family Support Practitioner (FSP) in the Coastal North Family Support Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an FSP working in Coastal North Family Support Team you will be expected to use the Suffolk Signs of Safety approach whilst holding a caseload of approx. 20 children and young people (pro-rota for part time) facilitating supervised contact, liaising with other professionals, acting as Lead Professional within the Early Help Assessment process, and delivering bespoke work alongside our social care teams.
We are seeking a practitioner who will recognise and adhere to professional boundaries, promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and deliver child-focused practice. We require a practitioner who will be a team player and support colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
You will be:
- completing a variety of assessments with families, developing plans, chairing meetings
- delivering direct work to both parents/carers and children and young people
- working within family homes, schools, in the community, and our office based in Leiston
- required to travel to a number of locations around Suffolk.
You will need:
- experience of working with children, young people and families
- a passion for promoting best outcomes for Children and Young people
- ability to work innovatively alone and as part of a team
- solution-focused approach to working with families
- to be inclusive, empathic, and have an adaptable can-do attitude.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Coastal North Family Support works with families within a geographical area that includes Woodbridge, Framingham, Leiston, and surrounding localities.
We work closely with Ipswich and Lowestoft teams to deliver supervised contact.
The team consists of Family Support Practitioners, Young Person Workers, Senior Family Support Practitioners, Practice Leads, and Practice Manager to deliver the Early Help Core offer to families.
We are a friendly supportive team who work together to build on one another’s strengths to promote best outcomes for Children and Young People. We share our friendly office with our social care and business support colleagues and celebrate one another’s achievements. Regular case supervision and well-being supervision is delivered to all practitioners. You will have access to a wide variety of learning and development opportunities to support you in your role.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from males and Asian people. These groups are currently underrepresented in this service
For more information
Please contact Tracey Ling (She/Her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01728 652403 or emailing tracey.ling@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
1. Describe a situation where you had to assess or observe the developmental needs of a child. What tools or frameworks did you use, and what were your findings?
2. Provide an instance where you had to plan and develop interventions or solutions for a family. What was the process you followed, and how did you ensure that the interventions were evidence-based and appropriate?
3. Describe how you use tools to assess potential risk of harm to children and young people and families.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 May 2024.
Interview date: 14 May 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment until 4 January 2025 due to absence cover
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Family Support Practitioner (FSP) in the Coastal North Family Support Team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an FSP working in Coastal North Family Support Team you will be expected to use the Suffolk Signs of Safety approach whilst holding a caseload of approx. 20 children and young people (pro-rota for part time) facilitating supervised contact, liaising with other professionals, acting as Lead Professional within the Early Help Assessment process, and delivering bespoke work alongside our social care teams.
We are seeking a practitioner who will recognise and adhere to professional boundaries, promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and deliver child-focused practice. We require a practitioner who will be a team player and support colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
You will be:
- completing a variety of assessments with families, developing plans, chairing meetings
- delivering direct work to both parents/carers and children and young people
- working within family homes, schools, in the community, and our office based in Leiston
- required to travel to a number of locations around Suffolk.
You will need:
- experience of working with children, young people and families
- a passion for promoting best outcomes for Children and Young people
- ability to work innovatively alone and as part of a team
- solution-focused approach to working with families
- to be inclusive, empathic, and have an adaptable can-do attitude.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Coastal North Family Support works with families within a geographical area that includes Woodbridge, Framingham, Leiston, and surrounding localities.
We work closely with Ipswich and Lowestoft teams to deliver supervised contact.
The team consists of Family Support Practitioners, Young Person Workers, Senior Family Support Practitioners, Practice Leads, and Practice Manager to deliver the Early Help Core offer to families.
We are a friendly supportive team who work together to build on one another’s strengths to promote best outcomes for Children and Young People. We share our friendly office with our social care and business support colleagues and celebrate one another’s achievements. Regular case supervision and well-being supervision is delivered to all practitioners. You will have access to a wide variety of learning and development opportunities to support you in your role.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from males and Asian people. These groups are currently underrepresented in this service
For more information
Please contact Tracey Ling (She/Her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01728 652403 or emailing tracey.ling@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
1. Describe a situation where you had to assess or observe the developmental needs of a child. What tools or frameworks did you use, and what were your findings?
2. Provide an instance where you had to plan and develop interventions or solutions for a family. What was the process you followed, and how did you ensure that the interventions were evidence-based and appropriate?
3. Describe how you use tools to assess potential risk of harm to children and young people and families.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 May 2024.
Interview date: 14 May 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).