Family Support Practitioners x 6

Job Description

Responding to the increasing needs of families in Sussex, Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work is looking to appoint 2 full-time and 4 part-time Practitioners in Sussex to start April 2022.This an exciting opportunity for enthusiasticindividuals to join one of the oldest childrens charities in Sussex. As a Practitioner, you will work with a wide range of families and children. Referrals are received from a broad spectrum of schools, voluntary and statutory agencies.Key responsibilitiesinclude: identifying and managing own caseload, developing bespoke support services for each family, promotion and co-ordination of our service in the relevant area, developing support groups, drop-ins and term- and non-term- time activity sessions, providingadvice, guidance, support and counselling to families and individuals who are struggling with life. Some of the activities are currently curtailed because of the Covid-19 restrictions.The successful Practitioner candidates will hold either a degree in SocialWork, DipSW or CQSW and be 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.Youmust also have good knowledge of the Childrens 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 arole in driving forward the work of Family Support Work, we want to hear from you.FSW values and invests in their employees development. Employee benefits include: Matched employers contribution to a group pension scheme (to a current maximum of 4%) 25 daysannual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) Family friendly policies and flexible working Regular in-house training and opportunities to study for other qualificationsVacancies are as follows: Post: Family Support PractitionersFull time positionsx2Location 1: East Sussex - Hailsham, Battle, Heathfield and surrounding villages. Contract: 2 year fixed term to start, 37hours per week. We would consider splitting this creating two-part time roles as follows: 22.5 hours per week for Hailsham and Heathfieldand 15 hours per week for Battle and the surrounding villages.Location 2: West Sussex - HorshamContract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week We would also consider job share applicants for this role.Part time positions x4Post: Family Support PractitionerLocations:East Sussex:1) Rotherfield & Crowborough2) Bexhill-on-Sea & SidleyWest Sussex:3) Haywards Heath and surrounding villages4) Hurstpierpoint, Burgess Hill & HenfieldContract: 2 year fixed term to start, 22.5 hours per week Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum(FTE)All of the above posts are on a work from home basis.TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:Further information and an application pack is available from Spencer Farnham .uk or telephone . Elaine Waight, Director of Services, is available for an informal chaton 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 aslaid 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 number285337 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a charity with its origins in Christianity FSW welcomes applications from people of ALL faiths and none. Posted on: 12 January 2022Closing date: 12 noon9 February 2022. Interviews will take place over 21 and 22 February in Brighton or by Zoom