Practitioners

Black Lake Source: WhatJobs

Up to £6,500 re-location package

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff., We are seeking passionate and skilled Practitioners to join our Family Help Teams as we move towards the implementation of our Families First model. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of transforming services in line with our new model, delivering integrated support across Early Help and Child in Need (CIN) to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You will work directly with families, providing timely, strengths-based interventions and leading Child in Need plans alongside Family Help support, ensuring a coordinated and seamless approach.,

Deliver direct, relationship-based interventions to children, young people, and families.
Lead and coordinate Child in Need (CIN) plans alongside Family Help work.
Undertake high-quality assessments and develop outcome-focused plans.
Work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to coordinate support.
Promote family-led decision-making, empowering families to build on their strengths.
Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and intervention.
Monitor progress and adapt to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

We are looking for practitioners who:

Have experience working within Early Help, Strengthening Families, or Child in Need services.
Are skilled in engaging families and building strong, trusting relationships.
Can deliver high-quality, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
Are confident in assessment, planning, and multi-agency working.
Are committed to improving outcomes and reducing the need for statutory intervention.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an innovative service transformation programme. Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment. Opportunity to shape and influence new ways of working. Access to training, development, and reflective supervision.

Additional Information: This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future design of Family Help services across Sandwell. So, if you think your future could lie with a 'Good ' team, then we'd love to hear from you.

By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family.

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need. With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust.

Working for us There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team. Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12^th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

What we can offer you:-

Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.

With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our 'Sandwell Family'.

Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more.
The latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice.
Access to a range of family friendly policies.

Benefits & Rewards

Up to £6,500 re-location package
Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
The opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, this is a nationwide career average scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
24/7 access to free and confidential employee counselling service
Access to a range of discounts on products and services
Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
Refer a friend scheme
Wellbeing initiatives and forums
Discounted gym membership
Eye care vouchers