Job Information
Working with Jo, Sue and their brilliant team, we are looking to recruit a new fulltime Family Hub Practitioner to plan high quality play and learning activities and create innovate ways to meet the needs of children young people and families in our Family Hubs and on an outreach basis.
Ideal candidates are passionate, hardworking and dedicated to help improve the lives of children and their families to give children the ‘Best Start In Life.”
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.
Salary is £22369 - £24045 per annum and the main base is Prudhoe Family Hub, with outreach delivery across the West locality.
As you would expect, we are looking for self-motivated and responsible applicants, with good communication skills. You will enjoy working as part of a team but are equally as happy when you use your own initiative and work independently to manage your commitments.
A level 3 Childcare qualification is essential, as is a good depth of understanding and knowledge of child development and experience of building positive relationships with parents and carers is a must.
We provide a full induction programme to our innovative approaches and to help you find your feet quickly. We encourage and value your personal and professional development, and you will be joining an enthusiastic, welcoming and committed team who are keen for you to succeed.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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 - 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, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-Car leasing scheme
