Family Support Practitioner And Assistant Family Support Practitioner

CDA for Family Support Work are looking to appoint to a new Practitioner in West Sussex covering the area of Storrington (including Pulborough, Steyning, and Arundel) and an Assistant Practitioner for Midhurst Petworth and Storrington areas.This exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the oldest Children’s Charities in Sussex. As a Practitioner, you will work with a wide range of families and children referrals are received from a broad spectrum of schools, voluntary and statutory agencies.Key responsibilities include identifying and managing own caseload, developing bespoke support services for each family, promotion and co-ordination of our service in the relevant area, developing support groups, drop ins and term and non –term time activity sessions, providing advice, guidance, support and counselling to families and individuals who are struggling with life. The successful Practitioner candidates will have a social work degree and registered with the relevant social care council or with an equivalent professional qualification and registration. You will also have experience of working with children and families and providing support within a multi-agency setting.The Assistant Practitioner will work alongside 2 practitioners supporting them with running support groups, drop-ins, activity days and routine task with families. The Assistant Practitioner candidate will ideally have a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care or equivalent. You must also have a good knowledge of the Children's Act and accompanying guidance and all secondary legislation with a sound understanding of the complex issues facing children and their families today. If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you.FSW values and invests in their employees’ development, employee benefits include:Matched employers’ contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%)25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)Family friendly policies and flexible working   Vacancies are as follows: Full time positions x1
Post: Assistant Family Support Practitioner Location Petworth, Midhurst and Storrington West Sussex
Contract: 3 year fixed term to start, 37 ½ hours per week  Part-time position x1Post: Family Support Practitioner Location Storrington West Sussex
Contract: 2-year fixed term to start, 30 hours per week                                                 TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:Further information and an application pack is available from Spencer Farnham admin@familysupportwork.org.uk or telephone 01273 832963. Elaine Waight, Director of Services, is available for an informal chat on 01273 832963 Applicants will be subject to vetting checks related to child protection and safeguarding matters. These include references covering a five-year period, medical fitness checks, qualification status/registration, identity checks and Enhanced DBS checks as laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service.Family Support Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Family Support Work a registered charity number 285337 is an equal opportunities employer.Posted on: 11 January 2024Closing date: 12 noon 9 February Interviews will take place 16 February in Brighton