BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.
We are looking for experienced Family Practitioner to work for our client based in Lewisham and surrounding areas.
About the Role:
Our client is looking for passionate, proactive, and skilled Family Practitioners to be part of our Prevention & Early Help Team. In this vital role, you'll work directly with children, young people, and families, providing focused support to improve outcomes, address challenges, reduce risks, and empower families to make and sustain positive changes. You'll build trusting relationships with families, extended networks, and communities to help alleviate social isolation, increase capacity, and create sustainable change. By collaborating with multi-disciplinary partners, you'll ensure the best outcomes for children and families, preventing the need for statutory services and reducing risks of family breakdown.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide intensive, family-centred support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes.
* Undertake holistic assessments and develop action plans to address challenges such as parenting, mental health, domestic abuse, and education.
* Facilitate decision-making and ensure children, young people, and families' voices are heard in assessments and plans.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions using restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches.
* Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting in line with GDPR and service policies.
* Build strong links with local services and agencies to provide integrated support.
* Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.
Working Hours: 35 per week- Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Family Support Worker or Family Practitioner, working with families facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties.
* Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies and the ability to implement them effectively.
* Strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis.
* Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and leading Teams Around the Family (TAF).
* Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices.
* Commitment to professional development and staying informed on relevant policies and research