Family Practitioner

Dereham Source: WhatJobs

£34,434–£36,363

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Practitioner to work in Family Help in West Norfolk & Breckland. Your office base will be at Elizabeth House, Dereham.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner who can manage a complex caseload of Family Support cases and work with children and families to enable sustained positive change.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex caseload of Family Support cases, providing high‑quality support to children, young people and families.
Work collaboratively with the child, their network and other professionals to identify concerns, produce plans and deliver services to achieve positive outcomes.
Identify and assess risk, and keep risk under review throughout each case.
Prioritise and adapt practice to meet changing family needs and situational demands.
Communicate effectively at all levels, including co‑operating with agencies, professionals and the wider team.
Use IT tools effectively, including Word, Excel and relevant databases.
Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records, adhering to statutory and organisational procedures.

Qualifications

Experience of working with children and families, ideally in a support or social care setting.
Good IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and databases.
Strong communication skills across all levels.
High level of resilience, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Generous holiday entitlement.
Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling.
Flexible working opportunities such as flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working.
Financial benefits including ‘Norfolk Rewards’, a Blue Light card and relocation expenses where applicable.
Advance of expenses for work travel.
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and life assurance.
Tax‑efficient pension and car lease options.
Referral bonus for successful referrals to hard‑to‑fill positions.

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