Parenting Practitioner
Salary £36,141
Location 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG/ Family Hubs Various Locations
Contract: Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 Months
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024 at 23:59
Interviews: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th September 2024
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Parenting Practitioner is the beacon of support for parents, offering a lifeline through prevention and early intervention strategies. As a Parenting Practitioner you’ll empower parents by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate the challenging journey of parenthood. Through a blend of group sessions, personalized support, and outreach initiatives, you’ll ensure that no parent is left behind. From expectant parents eagerly awaiting their bundle of joy to seasoned caregivers, you’ll foster inclusive and culturally sensitive environments where every family feels valued. Your dedication extends beyond assistance; you’ll meticulously document progress, collaborate on referrals, and tirelessly promote services to both caregivers and professionals. With a steadfast commitment to bridging gaps and breaking barriers, you’ll ensure that all parents have access to the support they need to thrive.
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All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
We are looking for a seasoned practitioner in the realm of parenting support, equipped with a diverse toolkit honed through years of experience. You’ll be adept at delivering impactful parenting programs tailored to families with young children, seamlessly transitioning from group sessions to one-on-one support, even extending your reach through home visits. Understanding the delicate dance of pregnancy and parenthood, you’ll navigate the challenges with finesse, armed with insights into the myriad factors that can shape parental confidence and skills. From forging partnerships to championing services, you’ll be a master of outreach, ensuring no community is left behind. Your tech savviness will be matched only by your commitment to safeguarding policies and procedures, and you’re not afraid to go the extra mile—literally—traversing boroughs to meet the diverse needs of families, even if it means working weekends and evenings. Your passion for growth and development is palpable, making you the perfect catalyst for expanding the reach and impact of our parenting support services.
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Interest free loans
- Access to our incredible staff networks
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.