Family Support Practitioner
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Location
Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/20/2024
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Description
Job Description
Salary: £23,550 per annum
Location: Post 1: Office base is in Antrim. Post 2: Office base is in Larne.
Contract/Hours: Full-time, working 37 hours a week on a fixed term contract until 31 st December 2025 (with possible extension subject to funding).
Benefits:
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 687,000 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?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A Bit About The Role
Action for Children's Northern Family Support Hub Service works across the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area supporting children aged 0-17 and their families to access early intervention support when they need it most. The Hub is funded by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
Each Family Support Hub is a multi-agency network of organisations who provide early intervention services in the area. In your role you will coordinate this forum to signpost referrals for families to the most appropriate service/s to meet their needs. This will involve directly linking with families and other professionals. You will assess the needs of families and work to match those needs with the most appropriate service/s who could offer support.
The Family Support Hubs cover the whole of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, however Post 1 will be based in our office in Steeple Road, Antrim and be primarily for the Magherafelt/Cookstown Hub area. Post 2 will be based in our office in Main Street, Larne and be primarily for the Newtownabbey Hub area.
Usual working hours are 9.00-5.00pm, Monday-Friday - there may be a need for flexibility within this to meet the needs of the service. The Family Support Hubs cover the whole of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area,
How You'll Help To Create Brighter Futures
Some key responsibilities of the Family Support Practitioner role are;
You will have:
Please note: Interviews will be held on Friday 17 th January 2025.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information ( please state how you feel you meet the criteria in the Let’s Talk About You section of the advert in the Supporting Statement of your application), Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
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.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Want to know more about Action for Children?
Find us on X , Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
Salary: £23,550 per annum
Location: Post 1: Office base is in Antrim. Post 2: Office base is in Larne.
Contract/Hours: Full-time, working 37 hours a week on a fixed term contract until 31 st December 2025 (with possible extension subject to funding).
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
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 687,000 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?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A Bit About The Role
Action for Children's Northern Family Support Hub Service works across the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area supporting children aged 0-17 and their families to access early intervention support when they need it most. The Hub is funded by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
Each Family Support Hub is a multi-agency network of organisations who provide early intervention services in the area. In your role you will coordinate this forum to signpost referrals for families to the most appropriate service/s to meet their needs. This will involve directly linking with families and other professionals. You will assess the needs of families and work to match those needs with the most appropriate service/s who could offer support.
The Family Support Hubs cover the whole of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area, however Post 1 will be based in our office in Steeple Road, Antrim and be primarily for the Magherafelt/Cookstown Hub area. Post 2 will be based in our office in Main Street, Larne and be primarily for the Newtownabbey Hub area.
Usual working hours are 9.00-5.00pm, Monday-Friday - there may be a need for flexibility within this to meet the needs of the service. The Family Support Hubs cover the whole of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust area,
How You'll Help To Create Brighter Futures
Some key responsibilities of the Family Support Practitioner role are;
- Managing a caseload within the relevant Hub locality.
- Responsible for assessing the needs of families referred into the service.
- Liaising with the families and other agencies.
- Undertaking home visits where necessary.
- Attending meetings as required, including to present cases at monthly Hub meetings.
- Ensuring all records are kept up to date.
You will have:
- Diploma Level 3 or equivalent qualification in early years and childcare, social care or related background (this is a must have).
- Experience of direct work/engagement with children and families.
- Good report writing skills.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Registration, or the willingness to register, with NISCC.
- Full Valid UK Driving Licence with access to a car. The job requires the ability to travel according to the needs of the job, with reasonable adjustments, if required, according to the Equality Act.
Please note: Interviews will be held on Friday 17 th January 2025.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information ( please state how you feel you meet the criteria in the Let’s Talk About You section of the advert in the Supporting Statement of your application), Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
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.
Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles.
Want to know more about Action for Children?
Find us on X , Linkedin , Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
Job Description
See below for further information about working with us:
Action for Children Employee Benefits
AfC Commitment Statement
Action for Children Northern Ireland Booklet
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