Therapeutic Family Practitioner: Foster Family Resilience

Anglican Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Therapeutic Family Practitioner to provide essential support and interventions to children and families at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate will possess strong mediation, counseling, and assessment skills while demonstrating a compassionate and empathic approach. The role offers full-time employment with numerous benefits such as salary packaging options and access to gym facilities. A commitment to social justice and cultural understanding is essential for this position.

Benefits

40% discount on school enrolment fees

Salary packaging options

Discounted private health insurance

Career development opportunities

Access to 300+ gyms

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the child protection framework and domestic violence reforms.
• Experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Experience in writing clinical documentation and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to children and families.
• Support families to prevent homelessness and improve engagement.
• Conduct assessments and mediate within families.

Skills

Family mediation

Counseling

Assessment skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Job description

A community services organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Therapeutic Family Practitioner to provide essential support and interventions to children and families at risk of homelessness. The ideal candidate will possess strong mediation, counseling, and assessment skills while demonstrating a compassionate and empathic approach. The role offers full-time employment with numerous benefits such as salary packaging options and access to gym facilities. A commitment to social justice and cultural understanding is essential for this position.