The Trust has been focusing on a number of areas, one of which being our ethos and guiding principles.  This has involved the whole workforce with some powerful messages being shared about what is driving us in our roles.  We want this to shape the future and how we work with families; so, your interest in joining us has come at an important time as we continue to move together at pace to create a new story.

We have agreed six strategic priorities which are driving our work; Practice; People; Partnerships; Prevention; Meeting Need; and Measuring Progress; and Striving for Excellence.

With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our ‘Sandwell Family’.

Just visit our website and search under benefits to see the full facts and the 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children’s Trust.

https://www.sandwellchildrenstrust.org/work-with-us/

So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children’s Trust, then we’d love to hear from you.

HYBRID WORKING - 37 hours per week

A vacancy has arisen for a Young Parents Strengthening Families Practitioner within Rowley COG, this is a busy, vibrant team within the Targeted Early Help Service and offers family support, within the Rowley area. The team has great working relationships with partners and offers a truly multi-agency way to improving the outcomes for children and families.

The post holders will be responsible for: -

• Chairing and co-ordinating Team around the Family (TAF) meetings with families and partner agencies to devise an outcome focused plan to bring about change for the family.
• To undertake direct work with children, young people and families
• To work with families and partner agencies to devise, implement and review an outcome focused plan and to bring about better outcomes for Children and Families.
• To support the effective application of thresholds in line with SSP procedures.
• Keep accurate and update recording on EHM of all contact, meetings and interventions with children, young people and families.

• Two years’ direct experience of working within a child, young people or families setting where a caseload has been held.
• NVQ level 3 or above in a Social Care, Education, Health, Youth & Community Service or Early Years.
• Experience of delivering direct work with children and young people with a range of complex needs.
• Experience of maintaining up to date, accurate case records within a child, young people or family setting.
• Experience of undertaking children and /or families’ assessment (e.g., Early Help Assessments) on children, young people or families.
• Experience of coordinating a package of intervention designed to address specific assessed needs to reduce risk and build resilience.
• Experience of chairing and co-ordinating multi-agency meetings; and having the ability to professionally challenge to bring about change.

The role is flexible.

• Balance your life and work with our family friendly policies
• Flexible working patterns that suit you
• Great technology to keep you connected
• Join a truly agile workforce

It’s rewarding.

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits package
• Up to £6500 relocation package

And we’ll support you.

• 15 days per year professional development
• High quality induction and appraisals
• Investment in reflective group supervision and supportive individual supervision
• Comprehensive training offer, including subscriptions to Community Care Inform (CCI) and Research in Practice (RiP)
• Nationally recognised Trauma informed Practice (TiP) training with Dr Karen Triesman
• Cultural Sensitivity sessions with Dr Prospera Tedam
• Clear and supported career progression
• We ‘grow our own’ here in Sandwell
• Leadership that truly knows the organisation… and cares about you.
• So, if you think your future could lie in Sandwell, then we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested, have any question or would welcome an informal discussion please contact our Resourcing Team direct at Recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk

So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children’s Trust, then we’d love to hear from you.

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