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Childrens Practitioner

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Location

Countywide

Reference

JOB/23/02939

Salary details

Grade 8 \xc2\xa325,582 - \xc2\xa327,493 per annum

Job term

Full Time

Appointment type

Permanent

Hours

37 hours per week

Closing Date

09 July 2023

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our newly created and innovative team at Derbyshire County Council\'s children\'s services. We are seeking the best candidates who are passionate about supporting children and families in their communities.

About The Stronger Families Team:

The Stronger Families Team is dedicated to working alongside social workers to provide additional capacity and support to children, ensuring they can remain or return home to their family or connected networks in a safe environment. Our team focuses on building on the strengths of children and families, collaborating with those who provide support in the community. We respond quickly to families in crisis and also offer planned support for identified needs.

Role Overview:

As a Stronger Families Team member, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families in Derbyshire. You will work as part of a cohesive service, as one team with two team managers overseeing a focus that cover the north and south regions of the county. Travel will be required to attend weekly team meetings and work across the locality teams. This diverse role offers the chance to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with social workers and other professionals to deliver support services to children and families.

Engage positively with children and families in their communities, utilizing their strengths and ensuring collaborative planning.

Provide immediate support during crisis situations and planned assistance for families in need.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, motivating and empowering others while maintaining composure in challenging situations.

Utilize your experience in complex issues such as residential care, probation, substance misuse, education, or domestic abuse to effectively support families.

Embrace flexibility, including weekend and evening working through a duty rota system.

What we offer you:

At Derbyshire County Council, we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:

Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a generous pension plan.

Employee Discount and Rewards Scheme: Enjoy exclusive discounts and rewards.

Generous Annual Leave Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Travel Expenses: Reimbursement for work-related travel.

Discounted Leisure Centre Memberships: Stay fit and active at a discounted rate.

Free On-site Parking: Convenient parking facilities at most locations.

In-house Counselling Service: Access professional counselling services.

Occupational Health Service: Support for your physical and mental well-being.

Sessions with a Trained Physiotherapist: Take care of your physical health.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Enjoy the benefits of a healthier and more sustainable commute.

What you can bring to the role:

Demonstrable confidence, compassion, and exceptional communication skills.

Ability to motivate others and remain calm in difficult situations.

Experience working with complex issues involving adults and children.

Familiarity with areas such as residential care, probation, substance misuse, education, or domestic abuse.

Willingness to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings, as per duty rota.

Valid driver\'s license and access to transportation for travel within Derbyshire.

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Derbyshire County. Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey of helping others.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Related information

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Exciting news for Care Workers in Derbyshire!

We\'ve recently introduced Welcome and Retention payments of up to \xc2\xa3500 pro-rata for all of our Care Worker (Community) roles.

This is a great opportunity for those looking for a rewarding career in the care industry and a recognition of the hard work and dedication of those already in the field.

Apply for a Care Worker (Community) role now and join the team making a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

Learn more about these vacancies:

Being a caregiver can be an extremely rewarding role.

Helping elderly or vulnerable people with daily tasks or providing emotional support and companionship are just a few of the aspects of the role which make a positive impact in their lives.

Come have a chat with our dedicated staff at Whitestones Care Home in Chapel-en-le-Frith at our Open Day on Wednesday 19th July between 10.00am and 5.00pm where we will look forward to meeting you! More information is available

We\'re a disability confident employer

We warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440

Equality and diversity

We recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We\'re committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.

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