Family Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

We are pleased to announce an opportunity with Devon County Council within our Children and Families Exeter Team for the position of Family Support Practitioner.

Located in Devon, this role involves assisting families facing multiple and complex challenges by providing practical support and well-trained interventions, both during critical times and as part of a long-term support strategy for select families.
As a Family Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in building and sustaining high-quality relationships with other professionals, ensuring that families receive timely and effective services while offering guidance, encouragement, and support to facilitate positive changes within the family unit.

We are looking for individuals who are exceptional communicators, assertive, and confident in their abilities.

This position offers a hybrid working model, with an expectation of 2 to 3 days in the office each week.

Given that Devon is predominantly rural, candidates should be prepared to travel significant distances between visits. In certain areas, reliance on walking, cycling, or public transport may not be feasible. Therefore, candidates must have access to suitable transportation, with reasonable adjustments considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us:

Devon's Children's Front Door has undergone a transformative journey, achieving significant improvements over recent months. Our commitment is to foster a culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and families, streamline access to services, and enhance collaboration with partner organizations. We take pride in our dedicated workforce and the positive outcomes we have achieved for families in Devon.

Key Achievements:

  • 83% permanent staffing across the service
  • Streamlined processes for enhanced effectiveness
  • Re-launch of the professional consultation line
  • Strengthened partnerships with stakeholders
  • Improved data systems for tracking and enhancement
  • Utilization of audits to identify growth opportunities

In recognition of your essential contributions, we offer a range of excellent employee benefits, including:

  • Regular supervision for reflective practice
  • Generous annual leave
  • Employee Assistance for support during challenging times and various well-being services
  • Flexible working arrangements (dependent on service needs)
  • Comprehensive pension scheme
  • Staff networks and forums
  • Devon Discounts Scheme, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Free onsite parking
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy, with dedicated support from our Restorative Practice Leads, as well as Research in Practice membership and full access to the Devon Children and Families Safeguarding training program
  • Flexible working options, including flexitime and some remote working (subject to role requirements)
  • Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Free onsite parking available
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

Due to the high volume of interest in this type of role, this advert may close early.

  • DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to combating discrimination, challenging inequality, and promoting diversity across Devon.
  • The Council offers flexible working arrangements regarding when and where individuals work, including hybrid working, part-time, and condensed hours.
  • We are dedicated 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 fulfill all spoken aspects of the position with confidence and fluency in English.
  • Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with applicable regulations.

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