Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026.
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £39,513 (Level one) rising to £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Meadows Family Hub, Kirkby Gardens, Nottingham, NG2 2HZ
We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
The Senior Specialist Practitioner will hold a professional qualification in a relevant field with demonstrated post-qualifying experience of working with children and families. The post holder will carry a caseload of complex cases, work with minimal supervision, and provide case supervision, mentoring, and support for HLM Family Support Workers.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Professional qualification in a relevant field with demonstrated post-qualifying experience of working with children and families.
2. Direct experience as a practitioner in a childcare setting and undertaking Mental Health case work with children and families.
3. Experience of mental health risk assessments and managing complex cases.
4. Ability to supervise/mentor more junior members of staff, such as Family Support Workers, volunteers/students.
5. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Closing Date: 21st April 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
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