West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom
To deliver structured interventions to children, young people and families.
Key Responsibilities
* To work to deliver the targets set down in the service and team business plan
* To plan and deliver structured packages graduated parenting interventions to children, young people, parents, carers and families in line with service guidance
* To keep timely and accurate records of work, including running records and the entry of data as specified
* To attend Multi agency meetings
* To communicate effectively with allocated lead professionals
* To attend team meetings and whole Service events.
* To work with children, young people and families in settings including the family home, and to transport them when required with due regard to health and safety guidance
Key Accountabilities
* To deliver services within the Services scheme of delegation for safeguarding children and local safeguarding children board policies.
* To ensure that personal practice is in line with service guidance
* To operate within the framework of any professional registration.
* To actively contribute to the professional development of yourself and others
* To participate fully in supervision, appraisals (EPDR), and practice observations, as part of personal development and support
* To maintain a current knowledge and awareness of legislation, policy, procedure and practice in the post holders field of work
* To attend court hearings and participate in meetings, case conferences, reviews, planning meetings and other forums as required and appropriate
* To produce short, formal reports to explain the outcomes assessments and interventions when required
Person Specification
Education and Knowledge
* To hold 5 GCSEs at level A*-C (including English) or equivalent
* An understanding of child development, effective parenting and attachment theory
* Full driving licence (unless registered disabled)
Experience
* A minimum of two years experience of working with children, young people and their families (either paid or voluntary)
* Experience of delivering groupwork in a variety of settings
* Experience of managing challenging situations
Personal skills and general competencies
* A high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care and the ability to set an example for other staff
* Strong interpersonal skills to gain the agreement and acceptance of others including colleagues, senior managers and customers.
* Ability to make decisions and solve problems to meet operational targets, involving devising solutions and prioritising the resources available.
* Ability to meet agreed objectives and delivery targets by the effective use of resources.
* Information technology skills including use of databases and word processing.
* Undertake any necessary administrative duties.
* Ensures the County Councils policies for fairness and respect are delivered including setting high personal standards.
* Takes an active role in managing risk, health and safety and safeguarding issues
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