Children's Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Derby, United Kingdom Derby City Council Full time

Job description


This post is in the Staying Together Team based at Osmaston Allenton Children’s Centre.

Derby City Council People’s Directorate are seeking a Children's Practitioner based within the Staying Together Team, with a focus on evidence-based interventions to prevent young people entering the care system. This is a city wide team.

The post holder will work with young people aged 8 – 18 years and their families to ensure their safety and well-being and prevent young people entering into the care of the local authority.


The successful applicant for the post will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
• Hybrid working (depending on your role)
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity
In the role of Children’s Practitioner, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
They will hold a caseload and work as lead professionals in a flexible manner to improve the outcomes for young people and their families. They need to be a strong team player who is able to deal with potentially challenging and emotional situations.
The role will include carrying out detailed assessments of the needs of the whole family and their strengths and individual needs.


About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...

Two year’s experience of working with a range of vulnerable young people and their families.
You must be able to travel to different locations within the City of Derby and could be asked to work evenings and weekends on occasions.


Next Steps
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 6 June 2024.

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