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Senior Practitioner - Survive and Thrive

Employer
Family Action
Location
Bradford
Salary
£30,447 - £33,735 per annum
Closing date
24 May 2021

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Function
Administration
Sector
Children & Youth
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Senior Practitioner - Survive and Thrive
Bradford, West Yorkshire
 
37 hours per week
Grade 3 (upper): £30,447 - £33,735 per annum
Permanent Contract
 
Bradford Survive and Thrive is an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership bringing together 3 organisations, Family Action, Staying Put and Women’s Centre Limited  who are working  together to develop a ‘one system approach’ for families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
 
We are looking for a Senior Practitioner who will lead on the development of our work with children living in refuge and dispersed accommodation, ensuring that families are able to access all elements of our service as well as universal and targeted provision across the district. You will oversee our parent/ child play and attachment work with under-fives, line managing practitioners whilst carrying a small caseload of your own.
 
Your skills and experience
 
If you have worked with families affected by domestic abuse, have an understanding of trauma and attachment, supervisory experience, and experience of working collaboratively with other agencies, we would love to hear from you.
 
What will we offer you?
 
You will join a positive team passionate about delivering high quality innovative services with a strong commitment to continuous learning and development. We will provide you with training in an evidence based attachment model, such as Theraplay and support you to further develop your knowledge and skills in Trauma Informed Practice. You will have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. You will be offered regular individual supervision and regular group trauma informed consultation together with your team. Family Action offers a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements.
 
Family Action are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
 
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills, then we look forward to hearing from you. 
 
Other organisations may call this role Senior Practitioner, Healthcare Practitioner, Social Services Practitioner, Domestic Abuse Practitioner, Senior Support Worker, Senior Social Worker, Senior Healthcare Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Care Practitioner, Outreach Officer, Senior Support Officer, or Behavioural Support Worker.
 
For an application form, further information and to submit your application, please select the apply button shown and you will be taken to our website.
 
Closing date: 24th May 2021, 9am 
Interview date: 27th May 2021 
 
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
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