Families First Parenting Practitioner - Temporary

Valeofglamorgan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Parenting Practitioner to join its Families First Vale Parenting Service. The position involves delivering parenting support and guidance to families, facilitating Parenting programmes, and providing one-on-one bespoke support both in-home and in the community. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the family support field and strong communication skills. This is a 37-hour temporary role funded by the Welsh Government.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the family support field.
• Experience in facilitating group work for parents and carers.
• Ability to assess and evaluate family needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Parenting programmes across the county.
• Deliver specific support, advice, and guidance to families.
• Provide 1-1 bespoke support in home and community settings.

Skills

Family support experience

Group facilitation skills

Communication skills

Goal/outcome-focused tools

Job description

About Us

The Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Families First Vale Parenting Service. Families First is a Welsh Government funded programme, helping to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, as well as supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. The Vale Parenting Service supports families with children between 0‑18 across the Vale of Glamorgan in order to build on strengths and make positive changes, enabling parents to feel more confident in managing behaviour, routines and boundaries. We focus on promoting emotional wellbeing, and supporting positive family relationships. We deliver parenting programmes in a small group setting, or offer a 1:1 bespoke intervention in line with what the family see as the focus of support required.

Our Values

• Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the Role

Pay Details: Grade 6, SCP 14-19, £29,540 - £32,061

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 days / 37 hours

Main Place of Work: Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, Barry

Temporary Reason: Welsh Government Funded role

Description

This role will sit within the Vale Parenting Service in the Vale of Glamorgan, working in partnership with other local support services. The practitioner will deliver specific Parenting support, advice and guidance to families across the county. They will coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Parenting programmes for parents/families, as well as providing 1‑1 bespoke support both in the home and community.

About You

• 2 years’ experience within family support field
• Experience of facilitating group work with parents/carers
• Experience of supporting families with complex needs
• Experience of working using goal/outcome focussed tools
• Ability to assess, plan, action, review and evaluate
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form)

Additional Information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced adult and child barred lists

For further information, contact: Chloe Hughes – Vale Parenting Service Lead, E‑Mail: [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.