Family Practitioner

Corus Consultancy • Full-time • Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom • 22h ago

About the Role

You will build trusting relationships with families, extended networks, and communities to help alleviate social isolation, increase capacity, and create sustainable change. By working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners, you will ensure the best outcomes for children and families, preventing the need for statutory services and reducing risks of family breakdown.

Key Responsibilities

Provide intensive, family-centered support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families to improve outcomes.

Undertake holistic assessments and develop action plans to address challenges such as parenting, mental health, domestic abuse, and education.

Facilitate decision-making and ensure children, young people, and families' voices are heard in assessments and plans.

Deliver evidence-based interventions using restorative, trauma-informed, and systemic approaches.

Support families in accessing employment, education, and training opportunities.

Maintain high standards of case recording and reporting in line with GDPR and service policies.

Build strong links with local services and agencies to provide integrated support.

Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of families.

What We're Looking

For Experience working with families facing multiple challenges, such as mental health issues, domestic abuse, or housing difficulties.

Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies and the ability to implement them effectively.

Strong skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and direct work with families in crisis.

Familiarity with Early Help Assessments and leading Teams Around the Family (TAF).

Understanding of restorative and trauma-informed practices.

Commitment to professional development and staying informed on relevant policies and research.

Hours per week: 35

Location: Lewisham

Please note that application closes on 12th of January. If interested, please call Varsha on (phone number removed)

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