Intensive Prevention Practitioner

We are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in Barnsley. Children and their families are at the centre of all that we do, and our practice is underpinned by a strength based and relational model. We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ authority, with high aspirations for our children and young people.

We believe that with the right support, children can remain at home safely, even when the challenges seem insurmountable. This is your opportunity to be an integral part of this innovative service that is focused on keeping families together, tackling issues proactively, and building lasting resilience with the aim to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people from entering the care system in Barnsley.

 

As an Intensive Prevention Practitioner you will work with children aged 10-18 years who are at risk of becoming Looked After by the Local Authority. The team will undertake intensive, targeted and creative work with families, including one-to-one and family sessions, to strengthen family relationships and reduce the likelihood of reception into care.

 

The purpose of this post is to provide intensive support to young people and their families to overcome barriers which may be impacting on their health, social and emotional and educational needs to improve their outcomes and reach their full potential whilst remaining in their family. You will:

 

·       Provide timely and effective intensive interventions to support young people and their carers to reduce the risk of the child becoming looked after 

·       Ensure the most appropriate outcomes for families and their children through building strong and effective relationships with young people and their families/carers

·       Enable families to function as effectively as possible

·       Build constructive and supportive, professional relationships with families, ensuring the needs and views of children, young people and their caregivers remain central to service delivery and development.

·       Deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions to individual family members, the family as a unit and themed group work as required.

·       Develop and implement effective support plans in liaison with the family and other professionals, reviewing these on a regular basis with families and professionals

·       Undertake intensive home visiting and support, using solution focused approaches and evidence-based practice

·       Provide information about all local services relevant to meet the needs of the family and support them in accessing services

·       Be part of a duty rota system that involves working evenings and weekends.

·       Maintain accurate, up to date, and relevant case recordings and other records as specified in departmental guidance and procedures 

 

 

What you need to have:

 

·       Educated to Level 5 in related field

·       Substantial experience of working with children and families who have complex and competing needs

·       Experience of working with young people and families who have complex needs and exhibit emotional and behavioural difficulties

·       Experience of creative and innovative approaches to support young people and families who are vulnerable and may be hard to engage

·       Substantial experience of working with children and families who have complex and competing needs

 

 

Why it’s great to work in Barnsley:

• A highly competitive salary of up to £44711
• High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• A commitment to continuous professional development with a strong training and development offer for staff at all levels
• Good IT support and equipment
• A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated assistance programme
• Just 4 You Benefits https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/just4you/

Our vision in Children's Services is clear - Barnsley a place of possibilities:

 

We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child  

• Putting Children and Families First  

• Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care  

• Delivered by a strong and valued workforce  

 

Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the very best outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated practitioners to join us in Barnsley. In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families. We are a signs of safety local authority so you will have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.  

 

For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact:  Clare Saxby Service Manager ClareSaxby1@barnsley.gov.uk