We are recruiting a Parenting Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council.Working hours: 37 Hours
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Location: Tredomen / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.
Team: Supporting Family Change
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.The role involves working in partnership with children and families to undertake assessments and provide bespoke parenting support. The support packages will be tailored to different levels of need and to promote and provide training on the Children Wales Act 2020.
The key responsibility for the post holder is to work with parents/carer's including those under 18 who have agreed to engage in tailored one to one parenting support, including as part of an Out of Court Disposal (OOCD). This post is directly linked to the abolishment of physical chastisement of children.
The role further involves liaison with the police and other agencies to ensure that outcomes are achieved for children and their families.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated in supporting children and families to meet their outcomes via strengths based approach, via co production and collaboration, then this role is for you. You must meet the essential criterion set out in the job description to submit an application.
For the role, we ask that you have: - A Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example in Education, Health, Social Care, Community Development.
- Understanding of parents/carers needs and requirements for additional support.
- Skilled in making sessions an inclusive experience, communicating in a way to avoid stigmatising, blaming, or discouraging parents/carers and families.
- Prepared to work flexible hours, within and beyond the boundaries of the authority, which may include evenings.
- Full UK Category B (cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Barrett/Gill Smith on 07710388152/ 07845016391 or email
barren@caerphilly.gov.uk SMITHG4@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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