Senior Family Practitioner (Rapid Response) LBHF616000

Job Details:

Salary Range: £48,063 - £51,099 per annum 
Work Location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9XY
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 10 May 2024

Interview Date: 22 May 2024

Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Contact details for an informal discussion: Louise Gaule, Deputy Service Manager via email on LOUISE.GAULE@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

We believe that successful engagement requires a ‘whole systems’ approach; this includes a commitment to working collaboratively with families, actively supporting participation in the planning and delivery of services and working closely with partners to deliver an integrated response. We are multi-disciplinary team of specialist practitioners working with young people aged 11+ to prevent family breakdown.

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to assist and support the management team with the day-to-day operations of the Family Assist Service. You will be responsible for a small caseload with higher levels of complexity, you will also assist and support the leadership team in managing the overall work of the team, supervising staff from a range of professional backgrounds within the service as determined by the management team.

Your practice will be underpinned by a sound knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding along with extensive knowledge and understanding of using evidence-based approaches including systemic therapy. Practitioners will be working within an outcomes-based performance framework evidencing positive diversionary outcomes for young people identified at risk of entering care.  You must have a flexible “what works” attitude and be prepared to work evenings and weekends.

If you believe that you are the dynamic forward-thinking individual we are looking for, we want to hear from you.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU