Children's Practitioner - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council

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Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Children's Practitioner

Location:
Apsley, Hemel Hempstead or Farnham House, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Starting Salary:
£27,344 with the opportunity to progress to a maximum of £30,151

Hours: 37 per week

Contract:
Permanent

Diversity:
We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce

Job Duties:

We have an exciting opportunity for Children's Practitioners with experience of working with families and young people, to support the work of our Children Looked After Service.

We need individuals with resilience and a passion for improving outcomes for looked after children.

We need individuals who are hardworking and willing to work as a team.

You will be involved in supporting Social Workers in undertaking intervention with children and their families by using Motivational Interviewing techniques, having access to specialist resources and tools to engage positively with young people.

You will be responsible for undertaking direct work, life story work, supervising contact, and liaison with partner agencies. The role is challenging, interesting and varied with no two days being the same.

You will therefore need to be highly motivatedand able to work on your own initiative, having some knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation pertaining to children and families.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential to support the team. This is an excellent opportunityto really make a difference to the lives of children and young people looked after.

Advert closing date:
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Interview date(s): Thursday 9th February 2023