YJS Family Support Practitioner

Overview

Job Advert: YJS Family Support Practitioners

Salary -£30,024 - £33,699 (Grade 5 PP 12-16)

Hours –37 hours per week

Contract type –full time, permanent.

Location –Field

About the Role:

Wolverhampton Youth Justice Service (YJS) is recognised as a Quadrant 1 YJS, reflecting its proven track record of delivering outstanding, innovative services to children and families at risk or involved in the Criminal Justice System. As a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, we are committed to improving outcomes for children, supporting victims, and building a safer community. Our multi-disciplinary team works collaboratively with key partners to address the increasing complexity of needs and risks faced by our young people.

The YJS Family Support Practitioner works directly with parents, carers, and family networks of children and young people involved with the Youth Justice Service. The role focuses on empowering families, supporting positive outcomes, and strengthening their capacity to help their children. Practitioners contribute to assessments, plans, and multi-agency interventions, adopting a preventative approach and delivering both individual and group-based support. They collaborate with professionals to ensure families are engaged throughout the youth justice process.

• Provide practical and emotional support to parents, carers, and family networks of children and young people involved with the YJS.
• Facilitate family meetings, group work, and workshops to strengthen family relationships and networks.
• Signpost families to relevant services and support networks.
• Collaborate with YJS practitioners, social workers, and other professionals to ensure families are engaged and supported.
• Maintain accurate records of family support interventions in line with policies and procedures.
• Deliver group-based interventions, such as the Thrive Parenting Support and Awareness Programme.

• Experience supporting children and families, especially those involved in youth justice or social care systems.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting, and factors contributing to vulnerabilities.
• Ability to engage parents/carers and young people positively and communicate effectively (written and oral).
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Education, Health, Social Care, or Community Development.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies.

• A career development pathway and substantial training offer.
  Over 85% of our workforce are happy with the learning and development offer and 90% say there is a positive learning culture.
• Reimbursement of Blue Light card membership costs and Social Work England renewal fees
• Four vibrant and active employee networks including four staff equality forums (Race Religion and Belief; Disability and Age; Gender Maternity and Paternity and LGBT+)
• Well embedded strengths-based practice framework which supports us to build strong relationships and connections to help people find long lasting solutions using the Three Conversations© approach.
• A commitment to eliminating discrimination and supporting employee wellbeing to ensure a good work/life balance, which includes a strong employee assistance scheme and access to numerous wellbeing resources.
• Supportive and flexible working arrangements, which includes some home working.
• Retail, leisure, legal and ethical savings and loans through our competitive rewards portal

For more information:
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This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to undertake:

• a written exercise
• a panel interview, including an element involving children and young people

For further information on this post please contact:
Stephanie Howell (Operations Manager) on
Stephanie

Interviews TBC at YJS Office, Retreat Street.

Closing Date: TBC

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job…