Childrens Services Practitioner

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Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our Direct Services team push themselves to transform the lives of children and families – in person and through the knowledge they share.

We are always developing our local services offer, as we want to meet the needs of children, young people, families in Northern Ireland, and an exciting opportunity has arisen. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Social Worker to join the team! We have a vacancy for 1 full‑time permanent childrens services practitioner, based in our Foyle office.

As a practitioner with NSPCC you will provide direct services to children, families, carers or adults, working in an inter‑agency context which can be complex and where there is a requirement to take responsibility and work autonomously.

• Pregnancy in Mind – a perinatal mental health support service to pregnant parents (online currently, possible face‑to‑face).
• Letting the Future In – a sexual abuse recovery service for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse, with involvement of their support parent/carer.
• DART – a domestic abuse recovery service. A group work programme to help children overcome the adverse effects of domestic abuse and improve parent–child relationships.

Delivery of direct services provides the opportunity to work with colleagues in other agencies, both statutory and voluntary. You will also get an opportunity to work alongside professionals in other areas of NSPCC such as Campaigns work, Schools service and our policy team.

Full induction training is provided and we are committed to ongoing professional development. Whilst we work within the challenges of safeguarding children you will be well supported by your colleagues, team manager and the wider structure of the NI Hub. Here at NSPCC we also offer an excellent family friendly policy and a good work‑life balance.

• Is experienced in working in the complexity of children and families.
• Can plan and deliver services, taking a trauma‑informed and inter‑agency approach.
• Has the values and behaviours within NSPCC's current strategy.

Interviews will be held in the New Year.

Contact – For an informal discussion please contact the recruiting Team Manager Louise Frazer, or ring and speak to one of the other practitioners on .

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry:
  Non‑profit Organizations

Join us as a Childrens Services Practitioner and make a contribution that means everything!