AddressJob Description
Caritas Futures is working exclusively with the NSPCC, supporting the recruitment of two enthusiastic and dynamic Children's Services Practitioners in the South West and Channel Islands Regional Hub, based in Swindon. This exciting opportunity is open to applicants who are looking to fully use and further enhance their influencing and communication skills; delivering innovative services to children families and adults/professionals involved with safeguarding children.
As a Children's Services Practitioner you will be playing a key role in increasing their reach and impact across the region through the provision of direct services, working in partnership with other agencies, community capacity building in identified local communities and involving service users in planning, decision making and evaluation.
In this role you will contribute to service development not only in terms of direct work but also be able to get involved in evaluation, influencing and dissemination of learning and have the opportunity to be part of their new 10-year strategy to help end cruelty to children. You will also contribute to the delivery of local campaigns and work alongside their School's Service to reach more children, young people and families across the region.
In return, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of new projects and developments, have a manageable caseload, excellent training and development opportunities and be supervised and supported by a Team Manager with knowledge and experience of practice and who will show a real commitment to enabling you to achieve your potential.
At the NESPCC, their people are at the heart of everything they do, and the reason they can keep working to protect Children and prevent abuse. So, to ensure their employees feel happy, supported, and valued, we offer a range of fantastic benefits. Below are just a few:
- Your salary is reviewed every year to ensure it's at least comparable with the UK's top 5 charities
- You are entitled to 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (if you work full-time), after 5 years this increases to 32 days!
- Match your pension contributions up to 7%
- You have access to our online discount portal with over 3,000 discounts & offers
- You have access to their Wellness Hub which provides tools to support your wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, emotional resilience training, mindfulness resources and more!)
You will have:
- an appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care, Childcare, Early Years, or Community work at NVQ or Diploma level.
- previous experience of direct work with Children and families in a social care, health or community setting.
- good working knowledge of child protection best practice, research, legislation and what is the best course of action if you are concerned about a child.
Join the NSPCC and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.
The NSPCC are committed to playing their part in creating and fostering a society that promotes mutual respect and that truly values individuality and difference. All their candidates are considered fairly based on their merit, competence and performance and are always keen to hear from talented people from a diverse background.
How to apply for this role:
For more details, please contact your dedicated Caritas Futures Consultant or express interest by emailing: NSPCC@caritas-recruitment.com or click on the link below:
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