Child protection practitioner Work, Jobs in Sheffield, Syk (with Salaries)

Family Assessment Practitioner
Nurturing Little Hearts —Mansfield
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Microsoft Outlook
- Working with children
- Free parking
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12d
Children's Social Worker - Children in Care x 2 posts
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council —Rotherham
- £39,152 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Early Years Practitioner
Bright Horizons —Sheffield
- From £28,072 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
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Geography Teacher
EDClass —Sheffield
- £35,700 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Fostering Team Manager
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd —Doncaster
- £44,856.50 - £50,881.00 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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1d
History Teacher
EDClass —Sheffield
- £35,700 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Assistant Principal
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council —Doncaster
- £54,392 - £60,144 a year
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- School
Assistant Principal
Doncaster City Council —Doncaster
- £54,392 - £60,144 a year
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- School
Senior Practitioner - Edge of Care Team
Kirklees Council —Kirklees
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Registered Manager - Children's Home
SGS Care Ltd —Barnsley
- £35 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Nursery Practitioner
RAILWAY CHILDREN DAY CARE LTD —Rotherham
- From £10.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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11d
Level 3 Nursery Nurse (SEND)
Ellesmere Children's Centre —Sheffield
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
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Early Years Practitioner Level 3
Doncaster City Council —Doncaster
- £17,854 - £28,142 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- School
3d
Teaching Assistant/ Classroom Co-ordinator
Silcoates School —Wakefield
- £13.08 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Classroom experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Learning Support Assistant
Doncaster City Council —Doncaster
- £18,629 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
Early Years Practitioner
Cedar House Nursery —Mansfield
- £28,089.10 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Teaching
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Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Doncaster City Council —Doncaster
- £13,166 - £18,140 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- School
7d
Early Years Practitioners/Pre-School Playleaders
Waterton Pre-schools —High Ackworth
- £12.85 - £13.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Preschool
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Early years Advanced Apprentice
Cedar House Private Day Nursery —Mansfield
- £17,680 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Teaching
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Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council —Doncaster
- £13,166 - £18,140 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- School
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Family Assessment Practitioner

Nurturing Little Hearts
Mansfield

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Job details

Self-employed | Zero hours contract
£13 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
On-site parking

Qualifications

Childcare
Driving Licence
Report writing
Microsoft Outlook
Social work
Working with children
Driving
Organisational skills
IT
NVQ
Paediatric First Aid Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Assessment Practitioner to join our Team both day and waking night time staff. We are a growing private childcare provider committed to offering high-quality care, support and education to children and their parents in a safe and nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on child development, our organisation aims to provide exceptional support and guidance while adhering to industry regulations and best practices. Nurturing Little Hearts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals who are placed at our centre, and as such we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is taken very seriously at Nurturing Little Hearts and is at the forefront of everything we do. Successful candidates who are made an Offer of Employment will be required to complete relevant compliance & safeguarding checks. It is a contractual requirement for all employees across the organisation to comply with the missions and values as set out below:

Our Mission:

Our mission is to deliver a supportive and empowering service which enables us to deliver high quality support, education and guidance. Our core values and principles promote accountability which enables us to stay focused on well being, keeping people safe from harm and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of families, focusing on strengths and areas requiring support
Engage with children, parents, and guardians to gather relevant information through interviews and home visits
Develop detailed reports outlining family dynamics, risks, and needs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate appropriate interventions and services
Provide guidance and support to families to promote positive change and resilience
Maintain accurate records in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements
Attend case review meetings and contribute expert insights on family functioning
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures at all times

Job Summary:

We are seeking roles for both Day time and Waking Nights Family Assessment Practitioners provides overnight supervision and practical support at our residential Family Assessment Centre, ensuring the safety, wellbeing and restful environment of parents and children during assigned day and night shifts.

You will monitor residents, respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns, complete accurate day and night-time observations and records that contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, and maintain household routines (e.g., focus sessions, night feeds, soothing, hygiene) to model safe parenting practice.

Working closely both day and night staff and management, will complete thorough handovers, escalate concerns promptly to designated safeguarding leads, and support emergency or planned outings where required. The role requires reliability, sound judgment, good communication skills, awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures, and the ability to work independently during night hours while contributing to the overall assessment process.

Requirements

To have a NVQ level 3 in children and young people, or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience working with children and families in a social work or related setting such as children homes, family residential assessment centres.
Awareness and understanding of Domestic abuse, working towards or have a qualification of training.
Awareness and understanding in Trauma Informed Practice, relevant qualification or training.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in report writing and case management
Ability to work independently whilst maintaining effective teamwork
Knowledge of safeguarding policies, child protection procedures, and relevant legislation
Understanding of National minimum standards and Family Residential assessment centre Regulations.
Flexibility to adapt assessments based on individual family circumstances
A recognised qualification in social work, counselling, NVQ, or a related field is desirable but not essential
Paediatric First Aid
Valid UK driving licence (business insurance) is preferred for home visits

Skills

Strong observational skills for spotting changes in child/parent behaviour and welfare Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Ability to assess and manage risk calmly during night incidents Clear, concise written record-keeping and handover note skills
Good verbal communication and escalation to on‑call managers or safeguarding leads
Competence in administering medication and health tasks (when trained/authorised)
Practical baby/childcare skills (settling, feeds, nappy changes, hygiene)
Calm decision-making and crisis-management under pressure
Ability to work independently and confidently during day and waking night shifts
Emotional resilience, patience and empathy for vulnerable families
Strong boundaries, professional demeanour and confidentiality awareness
Time-management and prioritisation of tasks overnight and during the day.
ICT literacy for electronic records and incident reporting systems
Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage respectfully with diverse families
Committed to safeguarding and anti-discriminatory practice.
Proficient in IT, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Dedicated to equal opportunities.
Able to support and model positive parenting through safe, creative play.
Enthusiastic about working with young children.
Commitment to self-development and training. Including a willingness to undertake training as identified
Must have a clear understanding and knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Must be able to work on a rostered basis, including weekends and unsociable hours.
Must understand the broad principles of the Children Act 1989 (and subsequent amendments) and other social care related legislation.

This position offers a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about supporting families through assessment and intervention.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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child protection practitioner jobs in sheffield, syk

Family Assessment Practitioner

Children's Social Worker - Children in Care x 2 posts

Early Years Practitioner

Geography Teacher

Fostering Team Manager

History Teacher

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Senior Practitioner - Edge of Care Team

Registered Manager - Children's Home

Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Nurse (SEND)

Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Teaching Assistant/ Classroom Co-ordinator

Learning Support Assistant

Early Years Practitioner

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Early Years Practitioners/Pre-School Playleaders

Early years Advanced Apprentice

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

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