Families First Parenting Practitioner

Ambitious : Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6, SCP 14 - 19, £28,624 - £31,067, £14.84 - £16.10p/h
Hours of Work / Working Pattern : 5 days/ 37 hours
Main Place of Work : Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, Barry
Temporary Reason : Welsh Government Funded role


Description: This role will sit within the Vale Parenting Service in the Vale of Glamorgan, working in partnership with other local support services. The practitioner will deliver specific Parenting support, advice and guidance to families across the county. They will coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Parenting programmes for parents/ families, as well as providing 1-1 bespoke support both in the home and community.

About you
You will need:

• 2 years' experience within family support field


• Experience of facilitating group work with parents/carers


• Experience of supporting families with complex needs


• Experience of working using goal/outcome focussed tools


• Ability to assess, plan, action, review and evaluate


• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form)

Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced adult and child barred lists

For further information, contact: Chloe Hughes - Vale Parenting Service Lead

E-Mail: chloehughes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.