Family Support Practitioner - Hammersmith and Fulham

Family Support Practitioner - Hammersmith and FulhamAre you a passionate, dedicated Family Support Practitioner looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting an experienced Family Support Practitioner to join an Early Help Team based in Hammersmith and Fulham. Umbrella Rate: £26.76 per hour Duration: 3 months initiallyHours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.15pm, 36 hrs/week – Office based and communityFamily Support Practitioner role: Full JD Available
Direct work with families who are going through bereavement, family illness, separation, financial or housing problems, domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse, neglect and more, supporting them to give their children the best start in lifeSupport can take place in the family home, in the children’s centres and in the local community, and at any time during the week, according to the needs of the familyAct as their first point of contact on behalf of Family SupportProvide a range of targeted services and family support work to help them overcome difficulties, so they are able to thrive, live and engage happily in their communitiesEnsure that all support given to the mother, father or carer giversCompleting assessmentsComplete 1:1 support plan (and/or other agreed Outcomes) to establish a baseline, agree outcomes with family, and review and track progress against agreed outcomes regularlyLeading team around the family meetingsWork with practitioners from other agencies so that vulnerable families receive consistent, coordinated support that is centred around their needsUnderstanding the complexities of MH, drug and alcohol use, domestic abuse, extra familial harm and harmful practices impacts on our children and familiesUnderstanding of the challenges that impact children and their familiesComplete case notes and service plans for each family in a timely manner on the appropriate systemAttend meetings, reviews and conferences where necessary
Essential Requirements
Must have experience as an Early Help/Family support worker holding and working through a caseloadMust have experience completing Team around the family meetings and Early Help AssessmentsExperience of writing and producing reportsExcellent communication skills, both written and interpersonalExcellent time management and organisational skillsYou Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UKEnhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Family Support Practitioner friends or colleagues.If you are a Family Support Practitioner and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on 0208 514 9110 and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on, sammyd@4recruitmentservices.com Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.