Family Support Practitioner
Location
Westley, Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
- Suffolk County Council – West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Community based
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 6 months)
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together. As a Family Support Practitioner in the Forest Heath Family Support Team, you’ll be keen to collaborate and engage with children of all ages and their families.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- communicate and engage with children of all ages and their families
- use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools when assessing, planning and reviewing
- maintain up-to-date records and data using electronic devices and systems as directed and provide reports as required
- actively build relationships and networks with multi-agency partners
- identify risks and safeguarding concerns and escalate immediately where appropriate
- provide information and signposting for children, young people and families to relevant universal and specialist services in the local area and beyond
- support families with complex situations where statutory intervention is required under the guidance of a Social Worker, Lead Professional or Health Colleagues as appropriate
- actively build relationships and networks with other professional groups and services in the locality
- regularly engage and support young people from diverse backgrounds across Forest Heath, empowering them to share their experiences
- carry out Family Time, which is about supporting children to see adults in their lives in a safe way through supervision.
You will need
- a suitable practitioner level qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant area of work
- evidence of continuing professional development
- a willingness to learn new skills and share existing knowledge and learning
- a passion to support and advocate for children and families
- a fresh approach to working with all people regardless of their lived experience and provide honest, non-judgemental approach
- a creative, caring and friendly approach.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
We are a friendly, fun team who all work together to ensure that we are hearing the voices of children and young people, ensuring that their lived experiences are at the heart of our services.
We cover the Forest Heath area which is over three towns including Newmarket, Mildenhall and Brandon (as well as the villages in between).
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Pete Southerill (he/him), Practice Manager for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01284) 758610 or emailing
[email protected] If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
To apply, please ensure
Step 1 - read the Job and Person Profile (docx) before applying for this job opportunity
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or
[email protected] Closing date: 11.30pm, 11 March 2024.
Promoted as JOTW (Job Of The Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (
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