Family Help Universal Senior Practitioner - West/North

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Join Our Team as a Family Help Universal - Senior Practitioner

Are you an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to lead and inspire others while making a meaningful difference to children and families with complex needs?

We're looking for a Family Help Universal - Senior Practitioner to join our dedicated team in East Riding of Yorkshire Council. This is a key role within the Family Help service, the post holder will offer support to practitioners in Children's Centres around improving practice as well as providing regular reports on performance and impact to various audiences as set out in the CFaS governance arrangements. Also, supporting the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and strengths-based interventions for families at Level 3 of the East Riding Framework of Support.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you'll:

Focus on 1001 Critical Days and the conditions of living wheel.Require additional reporting and a focus on regularly reviewing the impact of programmes delivered in Children's Centres.Focus on regularly demonstrating the impact of programmes, ensuring they are meeting needs in particular geographies and are evidenced based.Lead on complex cases, undertaking whole-family assessments and developing tailored, outcome-focused plans.Deliver targeted interventions and evidence-based programmes to children and parents.Provide guidance and mentorship to Family Help Practitioners, supporting reflective practice and service development.Deputise for Team Managers and represent the service in key thematic areas.Work intensively with families to build trust, reduce risk, and empower positive change.Promote multi-agency working and ensure effective information sharing across partners.

This is a frontline leadership role where your expertise, creativity, and commitment to trauma-informed practice will be vital in achieving better outcomes for children and families.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

Holds a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent).Has extensive experience working with children, young people, and families with complex and high-risk needs.Can lead multi-agency casework and deliver group and individual interventions.Has experience mentoring or supporting staff and promoting best practice.Understands safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed approaches.Is flexible, values-driven, and committed to continuous professional development.Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a service aligned with national reforms and the Best Start for Life vision.Work in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.Access leadership development opportunities and champion roles.Help shape the future of Family Help in East Riding.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply now and be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.