Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time (29hrs), Family Engagement Practitioner within a 1-year fixed term capacity. The salary is pro rata'd to the 29hrs.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
This position will require the successful candidate to work within the Children in Care Team. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out Family Networking Meetings, Restorative Conferencing, completing life story work with younger children and supporting reunification. Therefore, the Family Engagement Practitioner will need to be confident about carrying out meetings with families and their support networks.They will carry out restorative family meetings between children and their parents, parent to parent, or a mixture of family and friends coming together to discuss issues within a family's functioning that have caused harm and have raised a conflict within these relationships.
The Family Engagement Practitioner will need to understand risks and safeguarding responsibilities, as well as be prepared and available for regular supervision.
You will be visiting family homes, so a driving licence and access to a car is essential.
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