To promote positive parenting in our groups and sessions, enabling parents and carers to support their children's development in group/session settings. to follow planning and model techniques that support parents and carers to understand the developmental ages and stages of their children. to engage parents in conversation and encourage peer support for the wellbeing of the family. Groups can be virtual as well as face to face, one to one support is occasionally called upon.
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The successful candidate will follow a school readiness pathway through play sessions using the EYFS guidelines, as well as have a good understanding of birth to school development stages, including, nutrition, potty training, sleep and typical behaviours. Healthy Family Hub Practitioner are part of a team so support is always available if required. We record on clinical records, so some IT knowledge is necessary for the role. A rigorous mandated training programme is in place, with ongoing optional personal development training if required.
To provide advice, support and services to children, young people and their families in accordance with the aims and objectives of the service.
Applicants must demonstrate in their application form that they currently use the skills outlined below or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Some experience of working with children and young people but this does not have to have been gained in a formal employment setting.
As per NHS guidance this role will require successful applicants to evidence immunisations or immunity for MMR and Chicken Pox. This is due to the clinical focus of some tasks and the requirement to work with vulnerable families, young people and children.
The roles within this service will also require the successful applicant to wear PPE including the wearing of a protective mask, to follow social distancing rules as stated within the current NHS guidelines and to remain compliant with any future mandatory requirements introduced by the Government/NHS.
Skills/Abilities
- Educated to a level 3 in a child discipline qualification
- Be confident in facilitating sessions alone for parents/carers and their children
- Understand the EYFS and how it impacts learning
- Able to accurately and clearly record case notes deploying the necessary standard of writing and IT skills.
- Able to apply Barnardo's safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able use judgement and take responsible action if unsure.
- Car driver is essential due to working area, primarily in the Rayleigh, Hullbridge and Rochford area some demographically flexibility is required.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note although based in Rayleigh areas some flexibility for training and working across South Essex is expected.
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
