Senior Practitioner - Children's Services - Thriving Communities

Overview

Job Description: Senior Practitioner - Thriving Communities

This is an exciting opportunity to join the RESET Adolescent Safeguarding service at Newham Council.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will work within an integrated multi-disciplinary service dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and their families impacted by exploitation and extra-familial harm. You will provide a whole-family approach, assisting children on the edge of care and those at risk of offending.

About the Job

Your role will involve:

• Driving improvements in school attendance and reducing suspensions and exclusions.
• Enhancing the emotional well-being of children accessing support.
• Providing focused early intervention support to prevent children becoming 'looked after'.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting high-functioning teams of youth practitioners and community partners.
2. Contributing to evidence-based practices for existing and new programs.
3. Building strong partnerships with community stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong practice development skills and experience delivering high-quality interventions.
• Experience with systemic principles and trauma-informed approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary settings.
• Experience in developing training for various audiences.
• Proficiency in using IT systems to monitor team activities and support quality assurance.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,041 - £49,083 per annum and comes with a fixed-term contract until April 2025.

Company Culture

Newham Council is committed to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all employees. Newham Council's diverse workforce reflects the community Newham Council serve, and Newham Council value the different perspectives and experiences that every employee brings.

About Newham

Newham is located just 5 miles east of central London and boasts excellent transport links. It is home to a vibrant population and offers a range of cultural, educational, and recreational facilities, including the iconic Olympic Park and Westfield Shopping Centre.