Family Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom The Outdoors Group Ltd Full time

Main Duties:

As Family Support Practitioner, you are expected to support the Family Support Lead in the following areas:

Areas of responsibility:

Reporting concerns:

  • Recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when to make a referral.
  • Respond appropriately and promptly to disclosures or concerns relating to the wellbeing of a child.
  • Refer allegations or cases of suspected abuse to the relevant investigating agencies, ensuring they have access to the most relevant up to date information.
  • Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required.
  • Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme.
  • Refer cases to the police as and when necessary.

Multi Agency working:

  • Attend and contribute effectively to Child In Need meetings, Early Help, and planning and review meetings.
  • Liaise with the LA and follow up any referrals made.
  • Support on Early Support Assessments.

Training:

  • Attend relevant training on an annual basis. In addition, attend staff meetings/briefings forums/roadshows to reinforce and enhance safeguarding knowledge and practice.
  • Be proactive in identifying training needs and inform the Family Support Lead.
  • Keep up to date with safeguarding guidance and policies.

Record Keeping:

  • Understand the policy and procedures in relation to record keeping.
  • Maintenance of all safeguarding files. This includes transit, storage and archiving of files.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of the 'SchoolPod' Safeguarding Database.
  • Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality whilst at the same time liaising with relevant professionals.

Working Environment:

  • The work must be completed methodically and to deadlines and the programme of work.
  • There will be a high level of interaction with learners and outside agencies.
  • Contact with learners/parents can be routine matters.
  • Extensive use of Display Screen Equipment.

Additional information relating to working conditions:

  • The post holder may be required to transport families and/or learners and will need their own transport available.
  • The post holder may undertake home visits or offer appointments where they may be exposed to unpredictable behaviour and unpleasant environments. There is a risk of acquired infection, verbal or physical abuse.
  • The post holder may work unsupervised with learners of all ages.

Other Requirements

  • Attends mandatory training.
  • Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others.
  • To be responsible for the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children.
  • To be a team player and contribute within your own capabilities towards the school ethos.
  • The postholder may from time to time be required to carry out other duties commensurate with the role.
  • Engage in staff supervision and appraisal process.
  • Engage in critical reflective practice and participate in CPD opportunities, developing and sharing ideas and best practice for training and delivery.
  • Ensure that learners experience a supportive and positive staff team at all times.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONSkills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • Build and maintain rapport with adults and children.
  • Calmness under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • A good understanding of the challenges faced by the families you help.
  • Organisation and problemsolving skills.
  • Resilience and the ability to cope with emotionally draining and traumatic situations.
  • A positive, nonjudgemental, empathetic, and sensitive approach.
  • Effective teamwork skills, as you will often be acting within a multidisciplinary service or multiagency network.
  • Ability to have challenging conversations and always placing the interests of the child at the forefront of all decision making.
  • A good understanding of how best to support students' wellbeing.
  • Welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
Desirable

  • Knowledge of behaviour intervention and support practices.
  • Knowledge of interagency working.
  • Experience of working with learners with challenging behaviour outdoors.
  • Understanding of the TAF systems & processes.
Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrate a commitment and passion for the Forest School ethos.
  • Resilience to working outdoors in all weathers.
  • Enthusiasm and drive for improvement.
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
  • Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and safe practice.
  • Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
  • Determination and the highest expectations of work and behaviour.
Desirable

  • Sense of humour.
  • Forwardthinking.
Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • 5 GCSE's grade A-C or equivalent.
  • Willingness to undergo training the organisation feels is appropriate.
  • Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Desirable

  • Outdoor, Adventure or Forest Sch

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