Job Information
We have several fantastic opportunities to be part of Northumberland's family Hub development across all four Localities.
Successful applicants will be part of a service which is rapidly developing to support children ,young people and their families aged 0-19 and up to 25 years for SEND.
5.5 x Family Hub Practitioners (1.5 x Central, 3 x Southeast,1 x West) Band 4
To provide a Children & Young People (C&YP) service, working directly with C&YP and their families to offer high quality play experiences in the Family Hub and on an outreach basis.
To provide direct work with C&YP and/or their parents/carers on an individual and/or group basis which holistically supports the C&YP’s needs and gives them the best start in life.
To work in partnership with Family Help Teams and other colleagues, statutory and voluntary to support families to achieve the best outcomes possible.
If you require further information contact ...
SE -Jean Hedley
Central-Cheryl Wilson
West - Beth Clarke
North -Lesley Grieve
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
. 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
. Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
. Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
. Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours.
. Car leasing scheme.
. Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality.
Further information:
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
