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Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Liverpool

Start Date: immediate

Salary: £95 - £115 per day

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to manage challenging behaviour while building positive relationships?

Are you looking for a long-term Learning Support Assistant role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist alternative provision based in the Liverpool area. The setting provides a supportive and nurturing learning environment for pupils aged 11-16 who require additional support to re-engage with education, placing a strong emphasis on positive relationships, inclusion, personal development and helping every student achieve their potential.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant on a long-term basis from September, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right Learning Support Assistant. The successful Learning Support Assistant will work closely with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, supporting both their learning and emotional wellbeing while confidently managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive outcomes.

The successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Proven experience managing challenging behaviour in an education or care setting
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider staff team
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Family and Relationships Practitioner

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About The Role

Help people rebuild relationships, strengthen family connections and create lasting positive change.

Forward Trust is looking for a compassionate, motivated and skilled Family and Relationships Practitioner to join our Family Support and Specialist Programmes department.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support people in prison and the local community, helping them understand the impact of relationships on their lives and develop healthier, more positive connections with the people who matter to them.

Relationships can play a significant role in a person s recovery, rehabilitation and overall wellbeing. As a Family and Relationships Practitioner, you will deliver specialist one-to-one and group interventions to help clients recognise healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns, develop positive relationships and understand how their relationships may influence addiction, offending, mental health and other areas of need.

You will also provide direct support to family members and affected others, helping them improve their own health and wellbeing while supporting their loved ones to make positive changes. Where appropriate, you may work directly with children and young people to promote whole-family recovery and rehabilitation.

Working collaboratively with Forward Trust colleagues and external partners, you will help ensure clients and their families receive a coordinated, holistic package of support that meets their individual needs.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is empathetic, approachable and committed to helping individuals and families make meaningful and lasting changes to their lives.

You will bring:

• A genuine commitment to supporting people affected by addiction, offending, mental health challenges and complex family circumstances.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting and professional relationships with clients and family members.
• An understanding of the importance of healthy relationships in recovery, rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing.
• The ability to support individuals in recognising unhelpful relationship patterns and developing healthier ways of relating to others.
• Experience of, or an interest in, delivering one-to-one support, group interventions or structured programmes.
• A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach that recognises each individual s circumstances and strengths.
• The ability to work sensitively with family members and affected others, recognising that they may have their own support needs and challenges.
• An understanding of the impact addiction, offending and mental health difficulties can have on individuals, children and family relationships.
• The ability to work effectively with children and young people where required, with a strong awareness of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across prison and community settings.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to ensure clients and families receive appropriate, coordinated support.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries, safeguarding and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of everyone you support.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to adapt interventions to meet individual needs.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to individuals and families whose lives may have been affected by addiction, offending and other complex challenges.

As part of Forward Trust s Family Support and Specialist Programmes department, you will contribute to work that recognises the vital role relationships play in recovery, rehabilitation and long-term positive change.

By supporting clients to develop healthier relationships and helping family members strengthen their own wellbeing, you will help create the conditions for more positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

You will work alongside colleagues and partner organisations who share a commitment to providing effective, compassionate and coordinated support.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children's Specialist)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 per annum

About The Role

Help children feel safe, supported and connected when visiting a loved one in prison.

Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike is responsible for delivering a range of services that support people in prison and their families, including Connections Visits, Family and Relationship Services, and Health and Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Services.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and child-focused Family and Relationships Practitioner (Children s Specialist) to join our team at HMP Millsike.

Visiting a family member in prison can be an emotional and challenging experience for children. In this role, you will help create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable, express themselves through play and enjoy positive interactions with their loved ones.

You will play an important role in reducing the emotional stress associated with prison visits by providing age-appropriate activities, encouraging positive family relationships and ensuring children s emotional, social and developmental needs are considered throughout their visit.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, and want to make a meaningful difference to the experiences of children affected by parental or family imprisonment, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Creating a safe, warm and welcoming play environment for children visiting their family members at HMP Millsike.
• Providing age-appropriate play activities that encourage children s creativity, confidence, emotional expression and social development.
• Supporting children to feel comfortable and settled during prison visits, helping to reduce anxiety and emotional distress.
• Facilitating positive interactions between children and their loved ones, helping to strengthen family relationships and maintain meaningful connections.
• Ensuring play activities are inclusive, accessible and responsive to children s individual needs, ages and abilities.
• Offering compassionate, child-centred support to children who may be experiencing a range of emotions before, during or after visits.
• Observing children s engagement and wellbeing, responding appropriately to their needs and seeking further support where necessary.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Connections Team to deliver effective family and relationship services.
• Communicating sensitively and professionally with children, families and colleagues to help ensure a positive visiting experience.
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and following relevant safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance.
• Contributing to an environment where children feel valued, respected and supported, and where their welfare remains a priority.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and enthusiastic about helping children feel safe and supported in what can be an unfamiliar and emotionally challenging environment.

You will bring:

• A genuine passion for supporting children and promoting their emotional wellbeing.
• A compassionate, patient and empathetic approach when working with children and families.
• The ability to create a welcoming, engaging and supportive environment where children feel comfortable.
• An understanding of the importance of play in children s emotional, social and developmental wellbeing.
• The ability to plan and facilitate fun, creative and age-appropriate activities for children of different ages and needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• An inclusive approach that recognises and respects children s individual circumstances, backgrounds and experiences.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and sensitive when supporting children who may be upset, anxious or distressed.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and families.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative to respond to children s needs.
• A commitment to treating every child and family with dignity, respect and understanding.
• A willingness to work within a prison environment and understand the particular challenges this may present for children and families.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to children and families affected by imprisonment. By helping children experience safer, more positive and supportive visits, you will contribute to maintaining family relationships and supporting children s wellbeing.

As part of Forward Trust s Connections Team at HMP Millsike, you will contribute to a service that recognises the importance of family connections and the positive impact these can have on individuals and their loved ones.

Your work will help create meaningful experiences for children, giving them opportunities to play, connect and spend valuable time with their family members in a supportive environment.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note that remote roles may require occasional travel for site visits, training and meetings.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join the East Locality Family Help & Protection Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an established manager to lead a dedicated team delivering effective safeguarding, family help, and child protection services to children, young people, and families.

Working within Children's Social Care, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of social work professionals, ensuring high-quality practice, strong performance, and positive outcomes for children. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, typically consisting of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

As Team Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and professional supervision to a team of practitioners, ensuring vulnerable children and families receive timely and effective support and protection.

You will oversee service delivery across Family Help and Child Protection, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met, risks are effectively managed, and children achieve the best possible outcomes.

41.42 per hour Umbrella
37 Hours Per Week
Full Time Hybrid Working
Location: Silver Court, Brownhills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, support, and develop Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, ASYEs, and Trainee Social Workers.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions, ensuring statutory timescales and performance standards are achieved.
• Manage and oversee Family Help Plans and Child Protection Plans, including involvement in pre-proceedings and court proceedings where required.
• Provide safeguarding oversight and make complex decisions relating to children and families.
• Monitor team performance through supervision, quality assurance activity, audits, and performance management processes.
• Promote high-quality, child-centred practice and continuous improvement across the team.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency safeguarding and support.
• Manage resources and delegated budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and positive service outcomes.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and professional development of staff.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care and safeguarding services.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a Family Help, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Child Protection setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience of performance management, quality assurance, and workforce development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS may be eligible for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Children's Social Care Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to lead Assessment & Family Safeguarding services across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire.

We are seeking a motivated and resilient senior leader with recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams within Children's Services. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving high-quality social work practice, safeguarding vulnerable children, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.

As Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Assessment & Family Safeguarding services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled and services are delivered safely, effectively and within performance expectations. You will lead practice development, oversee complex safeguarding decisions, manage risk, and work closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Cambridge City/South Cambridgeshire & East Cambridgeshir

500 per day (Umbrella)

Hybrid Working Minimum 3 Days per Week in the Office

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple frontline social work teams within Assessment & Family Safeguarding.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of statutory children's social care services.
• Provide oversight and decision-making on complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
• Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance management.
• Manage service resources and budgets effectively.
• Develop strong partnerships with schools, health services, police and other key agencies.
• Support and develop a high-performing workforce through effective leadership and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures.
• Requirements
• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant management experience within Children's Social Care.
• Recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Proven ability to manage risk, performance and complex casework.
• Demonstrable experience delivering service improvements and leading through change.
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills.

Why Join Cambridge County Council?

• Competitive daily rate of 500 per day.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established Family Safeguarding model.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
• Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative partner network.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Children's Services leader with a track record of managing high-performing frontline teams and delivering excellent safeguarding outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

33.30 per hour Umbrella Agency Contract Full-Time

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people in care?

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join its Children and Young People in Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children, supporting permanence planning, and ensuring every child receives the care, stability and opportunities they deserve.

Offering a competitive 33.30 per hour Umbrella, in line with MOU rates, this agency position provides the opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority committed to high-quality practice and relationship-based social work.

As a Senior Social Worker within the Children and Young People in Care Team, you will hold a varied caseload of looked after children and young people. You will be responsible for driving care planning, permanence arrangements and safeguarding interventions, ensuring that children and young people are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will work closely with children, families, foster carers, residential providers, health professionals, education services and partner agencies to ensure that children in care receive effective support and stability throughout their journey.

This role requires a confident practitioner who can manage complex cases, demonstrate excellent assessment and analytical skills, and provide support and guidance to less experienced colleagues when required.

• Manage a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
• Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, pathway plans and statutory reports.
• Promote permanence planning through reunification, long-term fostering, special guardianship or adoption where appropriate.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are central to all decision-making.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to improve outcomes and promote stability.
• Participate in Looked After Child Reviews and other statutory meetings.
• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers and partner agencies.
• Assess and manage risk, ensuring children remain safeguarded and protected.
• Support young people preparing for independence and transition into adulthood.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with legislation, policy and best practice standards.
• Provide mentoring and support to newly qualified or less experienced social workers where appropriate.
• Contribute to service development and the continuous improvement of practice standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Social Work England registration.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services.
• Experience working with Children in Care / Looked After Children.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience of court work and permanence planning would be advantageous.
• Excellent assessment, report writing and communication skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with children, families and professionals.
• A commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

• 33.30 per hour Umbrella
• Agency contract aligned to MOU rates
• Supportive management team
• Flexible working opportunities
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people's lives
• Immediate interview and start opportunities available

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Family Help/Child Protection Information and Advice Officer
Location: Enfield Social Services
Pay rate: 22 per hour, negotiable depending on experience

Tempest Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Family Help/Child Protection Information and Advice Officer to support Enfield's Family Help Teams, Family Help Hubs or Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT).

You will provide administrative and information support, helping families and professionals access the right advice and ensuring referrals progress safely and efficiently. Previous experience working in this field is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and guidance to families and professionals contacting the service.

• Screen referrals, support safe and effective triage, and ensure timely progression to the appropriate team member.

• Independently manage administrative tasks, collate data, maintain accurate records and record outcomes.

• Produce comprehensive reports and analyse key data using Excel, Liquid Logic and AI tools such as Copilot.

• Support case-holding practitioners, advanced practitioners and team managers with the smooth running of the service.

• Promote equality of opportunity for families from all backgrounds.

• Support an outcome-focused approach that places children and families at the centre, encouraging their involvement in decisions and plans.

About you

• Previous experience within family help, children's services or child protection is essential.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Clear communication skills and a professional, sensitive approach when supporting families and professionals.

• Confidence handling sensitive information, maintaining accurate records and producing reports.

• Strong IT and data skills to support the systems and reporting requirements of the role.

Interested? Apply with your CV today to find out more.

Interim Head of Service Children in Our Care, Care Leavers & Disabled Children and Young People s Services

Contract: Interim assignment
Duration: 4 months, with potential to extend
Driving Licence: Required

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Head of Service Children in Our Care, Care Leavers & Disabled Children and Young People s Services to provide strategic leadership, stability and direction during a period of transition.

Reporting to the Director of Children s Services, you will lead services across Children in Care, Leaving Care, Corporate Parenting and Disabled Children s Services, ensuring high-quality practice, strong safeguarding arrangements and positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

You will play a key role in supporting the ongoing Families First, reunification and service improvement agendas, maintaining service performance and providing consistent leadership while permanent recruitment is underway.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across Children in Care, Care Leavers, Corporate Parenting and Disabled Children s Services.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, permanence planning and service delivery.

• Drive improvements in outcomes for children and young people, promoting stability, resilience and independence.

• Support the delivery of Families First and reunification initiatives.

• Strengthen partnership working with health, education and other key stakeholders.

• Oversee complex placement sufficiency challenges, ensuring appropriate and effective care arrangements.

• Navigate SEND-related complexities, funding pressures and resource challenges.

• Maintain performance, manage risks and identify opportunities for service improvement.

• Provide clear leadership, professional challenge and support to operational teams and senior colleagues.

• Contribute to the wider transformation and improvement of Children s Services.

You will be a credible, values-led senior leader with substantial experience in children's social care and a strong track record of leading complex services.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience across Children in Care, safeguarding, permanence and care leaver services.

• A strong understanding of corporate parenting responsibilities and the needs of care-experienced children and young people.

• Experience leading disabled children's services or working across complex SEND and additional-needs provision.

• Excellent partnership and relationship-building skills, particularly with health colleagues and multi-agency partners.

• The ability to navigate complex placement sufficiency, commissioning, funding and resource challenges.

• A proven ability to maintain performance, manage competing priorities and deliver service improvements.

• Strong strategic thinking, sound professional judgement and confident decision-making.

• The resilience and adaptability to make an immediate impact in a high-profile interim leadership role.

• A full driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social care leader to take on a pivotal interim assignment, providing continuity and stability while helping shape the next phase of service improvement and transformation.

You will have the opportunity to influence strategic priorities, strengthen partnership working and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children in care, care leavers and disabled children and young people.

If you are an experienced senior leader ready to make an immediate impact, we would welcome your application.

Family Service Worker

Employer: Cheshire East Council
Service Area: Children's Services and Family Support
Location: Various locations across the Borough of Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is seeking a committed and proactive Family Service Worker to support children, young people and families through early intervention and preventative services.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with families, Children's Services and other agencies to deliver evidence-based programmes designed to address emerging difficulties, strengthen family relationships and improve outcomes for children aged 0 19.

You will undertake holistic family assessments, develop tailored support plans and deliver appropriate interventions to help families overcome challenges at an early stage. The role focuses on empowering families, promoting children's welfare and ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely and effective support.

• Work collaboratively with Children's Services and partner agencies to coordinate and deliver targeted family support programmes.

• Provide timely interventions to children, young people and families aged 0 19, delivering support at locations and times that meet their needs.

• Deliver evidence-based programmes and interventions that promote positive family relationships and improve outcomes.

• Undertake holistic assessments of family circumstances using appropriate assessment tools.

• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual family support plans.

• Identify children and families experiencing difficulties and provide early help to prevent concerns from escalating.

• Prioritise vulnerable children and young people, including families who may be harder to reach.

• Empower families to identify their needs, participate in decision-making and develop sustainable solutions.

• Seek feedback from children, young people and families to ensure services respond effectively to their needs.

• Collect and maintain accurate data to support service monitoring, performance management and evaluation.

• Maintain comprehensive case records and prepare reports as required.

• Work in accordance with statutory requirements, departmental policies, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity standards.

• Recognise safeguarding concerns and promptly escalate issues to the appropriate manager or professional.

• Participate in supervision, training and professional development to maintain and improve practice.

• Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role, as required by the Council.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children, young people and families in a family support, early help, community or children's services setting.

• An understanding of early intervention and preventative approaches to family support.

• Experience assessing family needs and contributing to or developing individual support plans.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection principles.

• The ability to identify emerging concerns and escalate risks appropriately.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage families experiencing complex challenges.

• Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and partner organisations.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• The ability to maintain accurate case records, collect data and prepare reports.

• A commitment to empowering families, promoting children's welfare and achieving positive outcomes.

• An understanding of equality, diversity, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• A willingness to undertake relevant training and participate in regular supervision.

Family-centred practice: Build positive relationships with families and provide practical, personalised support.

Assessment and intervention: Identify family needs, plan appropriate interventions and monitor progress.

Safeguarding: Recognise concerns, understand risk and follow the correct escalation procedures.

Partnership working: Collaborate effectively with social workers, education, health professionals and other agencies.

Empowerment: Encourage families to participate in decisions and develop the skills and confidence to manage challenges.

Recording and reporting: Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to service evaluation.

Family Practitioner - Refugee Safeguarding Team

Contract: 3 months (rolling)

Rate - 23 (umbrella)

Location: Havant

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Family Practitioner, you'll be at the heart of early help and intervention work - building strong, trusting relationships with families, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them thrive. You'll work closely with children, parents, and professionals to provide practical, emotional, and tailored support that makes a lasting difference.

As a Family Practitioner, you will be a key member of a dedicated and supportive team working to improve outcomes for children and families. You will manage a small caseload of settled children, providing tailored support and interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with social workers and other professionals, you will contribute to assessing needs and developing comprehensive family plans. Your role will involve delivering a variety of tasks and interventions within the strengths-based Hampshire Approach, helping families build on their existing strengths and achieve lasting positive change.

This is a hybrid role, where the office is based in Havant and visits are required locally along with some home working.

Responsibilities

• To arrange appropriate resources and help in assisting families to access other resources under supervision and within the Departments agreed priorities and resource
• framework. This could include arranging transport, domiciliary care, accommodation; appropriate voluntary sector resources, accessing play groups; liaising with housing colleagues etc
• To carry out direct work with service users and carers as allocated by supervisor/ Manager
• To work in partnership with service users, carers, relatives, children and other professionals at all times
• To use mediation/negotiation skills to support young people and their parents/carers in improving their relationships
• To undertake some statutory tasks as described within The Children Act 1989, Sec 17, such as assessments of need and CIN visits when deemed appropriate by the Team Manager and with a Qualified Social Worker where appropriate
• To write and present good quality, coherent reports based on work activity
• To deliver services and interventions within the framework of the Hampshire Approach in order to keep more children safely at home and support families to achieve positive and sustained change
• To provide a service to children and their families as assessed to be appropriate to their needs
• To present to internal panels only (e.g. re: Funding) for Children In Need Cases
• Ensure all information/visits/contacts are recorded on child's electronic record system in line with departmental policies/requirements/standards
• To prepare reports for court, serve court notice, and placement forms in consultation with social worker

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of child development
• Direct experience of specific work with children and young people
• An understanding of the impact of social deprivation and disadvantage in children, young people and their families

About us:

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.