Job Title: Family Support Practitioner Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance. Employer: Home-Start Telford & Wrekin, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford, TF3 4HS Hours: 20 per week Worked flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation. The ability to work extra hours, if required, is desirable. Responsible to: Family Support Co-ordinator Salary: £12.45 per hour Closing date for applications: Friday 26 th September at 11am For enquiries and/or an application pack, please contact: info@homestarttandw.org.uk Home-Start is a leading family support charity, committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of 5. Volunteers offer regular support to families in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. We also run a number of family support groups. We are seeking an experienced, flexible person with a warm, friendly personality who is a good communicator, to work with the Home-Start Telford & Wrekin team to support families in the Telford & Wrekin area. The ideal candidate will have: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of child development through experience of parenting or equivalent An understanding of adversities children and families may face Experience of working directly with vulnerable families Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures Experience/knowledge of local community services A working knowledge of IT, including Word, email, mobile phone apps, and databases The ability to work on their own initiative in a challenging environment A relevant level 3 or equivalent qualification The successful candidate will need to hold a valid driving licence and have the use of their own car, which is essential (expenses will be paid). Home-Start Telford & Wrekin is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS and eligibility to work in the UK. Home-Start Telford & Wrekin is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. Registered charity no. 1148269