Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work is looking to appoint a
Senior Family Support Practitioner
working in Hastings, East Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the oldest Children’s Charities in Sussex as a Senior Family Support Practitioner. Working with a wide range of families and children, referrals are received from a broad spectrum of schools, voluntary and statutory agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervising a small team of family support practitioners. Leading peer supervision sessions. Monitoring FSPs case load. Identifying and managing own caseload. Developing bespoke support services for each family. Promotion and co-ordination of our service in the area. Developing support groups, drop-ins, and term and non-term time activity sessions. Providing advice, guidance, support, and counselling to families and individuals who are struggling with life. Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be CQSW, Dip SW qualified and registered with the relevant social care council or with an equivalent professional qualification and registration. You will also have experience of working with children and families and providing support within a multi-agency setting. You must also have good knowledge of the Children's Act and accompanying guidance and all secondary legislation with a sound understanding of the complex issues facing children and their families today. If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you. Employee Benefits:
Matched employer contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%). 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Family friendly policies and flexible working. Salary £36,000- £40,000 (Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications). To Apply and for More Information:
Further information and an application pack is available from Miranda Sinyard at
miranda@familysupportwork.org.uk
or telephone 01273 832963. Elaine Waight, Community Services Manager, is available for an informal chat on 01273 832963. Applicants will be subject to vetting checks related to child protection and safeguarding matters. These include references covering a five-year period, medical fitness checks, qualification status/registration, identity checks, and Enhanced DBS checks as laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Family Support Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Family Support Work, a registered charity number 285337, is an equal opportunities employer. Posted on: 16 January 2025 Closing date: 12 noon 17 February 2025 Interviews will take place on 24 February 2025 in Brighton.
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Senior Family Support Practitioner
working in Hastings, East Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the oldest Children’s Charities in Sussex as a Senior Family Support Practitioner. Working with a wide range of families and children, referrals are received from a broad spectrum of schools, voluntary and statutory agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervising a small team of family support practitioners. Leading peer supervision sessions. Monitoring FSPs case load. Identifying and managing own caseload. Developing bespoke support services for each family. Promotion and co-ordination of our service in the area. Developing support groups, drop-ins, and term and non-term time activity sessions. Providing advice, guidance, support, and counselling to families and individuals who are struggling with life. Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be CQSW, Dip SW qualified and registered with the relevant social care council or with an equivalent professional qualification and registration. You will also have experience of working with children and families and providing support within a multi-agency setting. You must also have good knowledge of the Children's Act and accompanying guidance and all secondary legislation with a sound understanding of the complex issues facing children and their families today. If you are passionate about our mission and want to play a role in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you. Employee Benefits:
Matched employer contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%). 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Family friendly policies and flexible working. Salary £36,000- £40,000 (Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications). To Apply and for More Information:
Further information and an application pack is available from Miranda Sinyard at
miranda@familysupportwork.org.uk
or telephone 01273 832963. Elaine Waight, Community Services Manager, is available for an informal chat on 01273 832963. Applicants will be subject to vetting checks related to child protection and safeguarding matters. These include references covering a five-year period, medical fitness checks, qualification status/registration, identity checks, and Enhanced DBS checks as laid down by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Family Support Work is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Family Support Work, a registered charity number 285337, is an equal opportunities employer. Posted on: 16 January 2025 Closing date: 12 noon 17 February 2025 Interviews will take place on 24 February 2025 in Brighton.
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