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Family Practitioner

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Devon County Council is hiring a Family Intervention Practitioner for an initial 3-month contract in Exeter, offering £19 per hour umbrella or £15 per hour PAYE.
  • The role involves providing direct support to families, requiring home visits and office attendance 2-3 days a week.
  • Candidates must have proven experience working with challenging families and supporting children with difficult behaviors.
  • A relevant qualification in Health, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or a related field at Level 3 or higher is required.
  • Applicants must also possess a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle to fulfill the job responsibilities.

Family PractitionerDuration: Initial 3 monthsLocation: ExeterHours: 37 hours per weekRate: £19 per hour (umbrella) / £15 per hour (PAYE)

Devon County Council is seeking a Family Intervention Practitioner to join their team. This is a family-facing role, so flexibility and the ability to visit families in their homes is essential. The position requires attendance at the office 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct, intensive support to a mixed caseload of children, their families, and carers, working alongside other professionals to deliver practical interventions that help children remain safely at home or in other suitable accommodation.
  • Work with families in crisis, applying a short-term intensive intervention model, with some cases requiring longer-term support.
  • Assess, monitor, and manage risks to and from children and young people, ensuring that any concerns are escalated appropriately.
  • Engage with the whole family, including absent parents and extended family members, to ensure comprehensive support.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working with challenging and resistant families in various settings.
  • Experience supporting children and young people, including those exhibiting challenging behaviours.
  • Relevant qualification in Health, Social Work, Education, Youth Work, or a related field (Level 3 or higher).
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.