Strengthening Families Practitioner

Sandwell Childrens Trust, At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our ‘Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff. What we can offer you:- - Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.

• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our ‘Sandwell Family'. Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/ 37 hours per week Fixed term contracts for 12 months About the Role: We are seeking passionate and skilled Practitioners to join our Family Help Teams as we move towards the implementation of our Families First model. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of transforming services in line with our new model, delivering integrated support across Early Help and Child in Need (CIN) to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You will work directly with families, providing timely, strengths-based interventions and leading Child in Need plans alongside Family Help support, ensuring a coordinated and seamless approach. Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver direct, relationship-based interventions to children, young people, and families.
• Lead and coordinate Child in Need (CIN) plans alongside Family Help work.
• Undertake high-quality assessments and develop outcome-focused plans.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to coordinate support.
• Promote family-led decision-making, empowering families to build on their strengths.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and intervention.
• Monitor progress and adapt to ensure timely and effective outcomes. About You: We are looking for practitioners who:
• Have experience working within Early Help, Strengthening Families, or Child in Need services.
• Are skilled in engaging families and building strong, trusting relationships.
• Can deliver high-quality, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Are confident in assessment, planning, and multi-agency working.
• Are committed to improving outcomes and reducing the need for statutory intervention. Why Join Us?
• Be part of an innovative service transformation programme. Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment. Opportunity to shape and influence new ways of working. Access to training, development, and reflective supervision. Additional Information: This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future design of Family Help services across Sandwell. Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/ How to apply:- To be considered for this role, please submit your up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. Your supporting statement should address the essential criteria outlined in the person specification, providing relevant examples where possible. In order to comply with safer recruitment standards your CV should include a complete employment history, with any gaps clearly explained. Please submit your application to recruitmentchildrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family. If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitmentchildrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call. Please note that pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
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