Child and Family Practitioner

Job Title: Child and Family Practitioner Location: Walsall Salary / Pay Rate: £20 P/H (Umbrella) Job Type: Temporary The Role This role is currently for 6 months minimum with a view to extend We are currently seeking a Child and Family Practitioner. The role will be working specifically with expectant parents and so we would like candidates who have experiences in delivering parenting interventions and those candidates who have worked with expectant parents or small children in some capacity. The role will be working with both mothers and fathers to prepare for parenthood and after birth. This will be offering practical as well as emotional support and working alongside the social worker to mitigate risks and address needs identified. If candidates have any experiences delivering therapeutic interventions or additional training around trauma or ACE's this would also be welcomed The Candidate You must hold; Children, Young People &Families Practitioner or substantial experience in a similar role. A Level 3 or equivalent and / or vocational qualifications (e.g. children and young people or communities Or Extensive experience working with children and families this could include: Training in evidence based programmes including Parenting, Mediation, Family Group Conferencing, Restorative practice, NVR and trauma informed practice. Experience of creative and innovative approaches to engage vulnerable and hard to reach young people, children and their families Ability to motivate children, young people and their families Demonstrates knowledge of child development and the needs of children and young people Ability to communicate effectively and form good working relationships with young people and their carers to support and motivate them to address issues which may be creating barriers. How to apply Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; spollitt or call me on; (phone number removed)