Parenting Practitioner
Job introduction
About the role
Do you want to make a difference to families lives in East Sussex? If you do; consider joining the Early Help Parenting Team.
We are looking for 1.6 full time equivalent posts. This could be a mixture of full or part-time. These are permanent posts.
As a Parenting Practitioner you will supporting families in making those changes that can support resilience, improve emotional well-being and have a positive impact on family relationships.
You will provide this support by delivering evidence based parenting programmes across the county. Most of delivery is virtual so experience of working with MS Teams would be useful.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are passionate about helping families help themselves
- Have experience of working with groups and, preferably, experience of delivering parenting programmes
- Are able to travel to our office base in Bexhill
- Have a L4 qualification
The work of the parenting team works with families through all the stages of development from infancy to adolescence. Our work is high impact. We know we are making a difference because that’s what families tell us.
To apply for this post follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. Applications should demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and details any transferable skills you may have .
Interviews will be in-person at our Bexhill base and will be taking place on the 12th and 13th April.
If you would like more information please contact Sallie Thompsett – Practice Manager sallie.thompsett@eastsussex.gov.uk or Liz Eyre – Team coordinator liz.eyre@eastsussex.gov.uk
Additional information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
