Family Practitioner

Based in Devon, you will provide support to targeted families with multiple and complex needs providing practical help and appropriate trained interventions, both during times of crisis and, for certain families, as part of a long-term support plan.
As a Family Practitioner you have a crucial role in establishing and maintaining high quality relationships with other professionals delivering earlier and quicker services to families along with providing assistance, encouragement, and support to help the family transform.

If you are an excellent communicator, assertive and confident, we would love to hear from you.

This will be a combination of hybrid/office - 2/3 days expected to be in the office a week.

Devon is a mostly rural county, and as our localities cover a large area and accordingly our candidates can be expected to travel some distance between visits. In some areas, candidates will not be able to rely on walking, cycling or public transport to make visits. We therefore require candidates to have access to their own suitable transport, subject to reasonable adjustments that may need to be made in line with the Equality Act 2010.,

• Streamlined processes for improved effectiveness


• Re-launch of the professional consultation line


• Strengthened partnerships with stakeholders


• Enhanced data system for tracking and improvement


• Utilisation of audits for identifying areas of growth, DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.


• The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.


• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.


• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
  
  Devon's Children's Front Door has been on a journey of improvement, marked by significant progress over the past seven months. Our focus has been on fostering a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of children and families, streamlining services for easier access, and enhancing collaboration with partner agencies. We take pride in our dedicated workforce and the positive impact we've made on families in Devon.
  
  In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:


• Regular supervision for reflection


• Generous annual leave


• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services.


• Flexible working arrangements (service need dependent)


• A comprehensive pension scheme


• Staff networks and forums


• Devon Discounts Scheme, and 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 Devon Children and Families Safeguarding training programme.


• Flexible working opportunities, including flexitime and a degree of remote working (subject to the needs of the role - please discuss at interview).


• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme


• Free onsite parking available


• From February 2024 ability to purchase additional annual leave