Family Help Lead Practitioner - 05814

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? West Berkshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Family Help Lead Practitioner. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can contribute to the delivery of high-quality interventions and support for our local community.

As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing effective interventions to children and families in need. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering timely and appropriate interventions to address the identified needs of children and families.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to support.
• Conducting assessments and reviews to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to families to promote positive change.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with organisational requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience working within a similar role, providing interventions to children and families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children.

As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis and will be reviewed annually to ensure only employees driving 1500 miles or more receive this allowance.

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