Assistant Practitioner

Assistant Practitioner post in the early intervention service at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, supporting schools, children, young people and families. Delivered under a named registered supervisor, the work covers care packages in homes, Children's Centres and schools, plus group work and health promotion. Allied Health Professionals are welcomed, and the post sits within a multidisciplinary team with flexible and compressed hours.

Good maths and English and a diploma or NVQ3 with children's services experience decide fit.

• Deliver packages of care to children, young people and families under the direction of a named registered supervisor
• Carry out group work, health promotion and health education programmes as delegated
• Contribute to child protection case conferences, care groups and case review meetings under supervision
• Support the registered supervisor in delivering prevention and early intervention services
• Visit family homes and see clients in schools to advise and support
• Work directly with patients, carers and families to promote emotional wellbeing through delegated interventions
• Work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team supporting those with more complex needs

• GCSE grade A-C in maths and English, or skills level 2 maths and English, or equivalent
• Diploma or equivalent such as a foundation degree, or NVQ3 plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level

• Experience of working in children's services across a range of settings
• Experience of working with children, young people and parents
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information

• Good IT skills, including Systm One, Microsoft Word, Outlook email and internet search
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals
• Commitment to continued personal and educational development

• Ability to commute effectively between the various sites

• Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and working across a range of agencies to support families
• Community development work
• Knowledge of Trust IT systems such as Lorenzo and Systm One

• Continuing professional development opportunities and access to professional networks
• Enhanced leave package
• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working, with openness to working arrangements that differ from those advertised
• Possible recruitment incentives