Parenting Support Practitioner

Placed: 30/11/17
Region: London
Location: London
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Parenting Support Practitioner (Level 3) (Hourly rate £18) (East London)

Here at Corus, we have an exciting role for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and parents, we are recruiting for a Parenting Support Practitioner for one of our clients in East London. This is a 3 month contract position with an immediate start.

This role will be to mitigate Children and Young People entering the care systems.

What we require from you?

* Have knowledge and understanding of child development and welfare.
* Have knowledge and understanding of risk to children, including the concept of 'significant harm.'
* Awareness and understanding of the principles of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
* Awareness and understanding of legislation and guidance, including Children Act 1989, Every Child Matters, London Child Protection Procedures.
* Familiarity with the methods and techniques, such as systemic practice, social learning theory, Webster Stratton Incredible Years, motivational interviewing, that guide the work of the Family Support Service.
* Have experience of direct work with children and/or families, and the ability to undertake direct work independently and in a range of settings.
* To be able to provide practical help to families - to undertake tasks in partnership with parents, to give advice, model and demonstrate in a way that encourages and empowers parents.
* To be able to respond to dangerous or inappropriate behaviour, to recognise and to report risk to children.
* To be able to work collaboratively with colleagues from a range of agencies providing services to families.
* To be able to identify and access appropriate resources, and to link families to resources in the community.
* To be able to observe actions and behaviours and to report on them.
* To be able to work in a flexible manner and at varied hours when required

You must have:

* NVQ Level 3 Child Care or equivalent by experience
* Preferably a professional qualification. i.e. Social work
* This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check

Our client is hiring now. If you are interested, please apply now

Price / Salary: £18.00 - £19/hour