Family Practitioner

An exciting opportunity is available to work within the vibrant Family Practitioner Service in the Cannock District Team. We have the opportunity for a permanent, full time position. Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges - but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands. We know you'll want to continually develop in your role and potentially progress your career and that why we have created a great training and development opportunities ensuring your individual growth here at Staffordshire. You will be based within the district service area of Cannock (extending into Rugeley). Cannock are proud to be supporting a 'Family Help' pilot, whereby you will also be working closely with social workers to support children in need.,

• responsible for supporting children and families; in a way that meets their needs, at a time that is right for them.
• leading on early help assessments and plans
• delivering on direct intervention
• working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care
• contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work
• supporting on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families
And through all this great work you do, you'll be supporting children and families, with a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible., This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.

You will have:
• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience
• Experience of supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children, their families and carers
• Be flexible with working hours as there may be occasions where evening and weekend work may be needed
• Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle
But above all, you'll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it's safe to do so.

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire,
• Salary £30,024 - £33,699 plus £963 car user allowance per annum