Parenting Worker

Organisation: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Region/Location: South East -

Salary: £27,925 - £31,170 per annum

You will provide intensive, targeted one-one support to parents of children and young people at risk of negative outcomes. You will also deliver group programmes using evidence based positive parenting programmes.

You will possess excellent communication skills along with a sound knowledge of putting theory into practice.

With a relevant qualification at NVQ level 4 or above and experience of delivering evidence based support to parents you will have a real understanding of the challenges facing families with complex issues.

For more information, please contact Alison Goodham on 01628 781430.

Closing date: 19 March, 11.30pm

Interviews: w/c 29 March

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Senior/Family Support Workers

Organisation: Spurgeons

Region/Location: West Midlands - Birmingham

2 Senior Family Support Workers
Salary: £19,621 - £21,519 rising to £22,958 per annum

3 Family Support Workers, 1 Family Support Worker
Salary: £16,440 - £17,802 rising to £19,126 per annum

Sparkbrook and Park Road Children's Centres are working with Spurgeons to recruit a new family support team as part of a range of integrated services to improve the outcomes for children and families in the Sparkbrook and Sparkhill areas.

If you are passionate about working with children and families and are able to share your enthusiasm and experience within a multidisciplinary/ multi agency team environment this could be the job for you. 

You must have a significant understanding and experience of safeguarding and family support in a diverse community and be committed to working in a 'team around the child' approach which will be led by the Family Support Coordinator.

Closing date: 15 March

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Senior Parenting Practitioners (Early Intervention and Prevention), 2 posts

Organisation: Lambeth Council

Region/Location: London - South West

Salary: PO3, commencing at £35,005, rising in annual increments to £37,851

Fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until March 2011

The role of parents in achieving positive outcomes for children is now widely recognised and in this post you will be a key partner in the implementation of Lambeth's Parenting Support Strategy (incorporating their Think Family approach) and contribute to the well-being of children and parents in Lambeth.

The post holder will:

• both deliver and provide quality assurance and performance monitoring of early intervention and preventative parenting programmes
• support and challenge a virtual team of parenting practitioners from a range of different agencies providing support to mothers, fathers and carers
• oversee the workforce reform issues.
  

The successful candidate will have:

• experience and understanding of working in diverse communities and communities with above the national average of economic and social deprivation
• a proven track record for effective engagement with parents, excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of relevant agencies at both service management and strategic levels
• extensive experience and credibility in delivering and monitoring community based interventions.
  

Applicants will be welcome to apply for the post on a full or part time basis. Lambeth are seeking to have the equivalent of 2 full time posts in place as soon as possible.

For an informal discussion please contact Abigail Norton, Parenting Commissioner on 020 7926 8675.

Closing date: 16 March, 12 pm

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Parent Commissioner (Parenting and Family Support)

Organisation: London Borough of Haringey

Region/Location: London - North

Salary: PO7, £44,331 - £47,235

You will be responsible for the implementation of Haringey's parent and family support strategy and manage some of Haringey's parent support provision.

• Do you have successful experience of managing and developing provision to support parents and families?
  
• Are you committed to working with a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies to develop provision for parents that will improve outcomes for all children and young people?
  
• Do you have practical knowledge of the risk factors that make some families more vulnerable?
  

If you are passionate about contributing to the well being of parents; experienced in providing intense support to families; experienced in commissioning provision for families; qualified to degree level (or equivalent); able to communicate well in writing and verbally; experienced in working with a range of partners and able to provide guidance and leadership to those supporting parents, this may be the job for you.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as is enthusiasm and creative thinking.

Closing date: 17 March, 5pm

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Head of Projects and Strategic Development

Organisation: One Plus One

Region/Location: London - East

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000

Fixed term contract to the end of March 2011, extension subject to fundng.

4 or 5 days per week

One Plus One is a leading relationship research organisation, providing the web-based National Information Centre on Couple Relationships. They investigate what makes relationships work more or less well - or fall apart - and the effect of the quality of relationships on parenting, parent-child relationships and the well being of adults and families. They use their findings to develop training and resources tailored to the needs of those working with families in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, and to ensure that policy is shaped by evidence and innovative practice.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support their inter-disciplinary team of researchers, practitioners and information specialists and deliver on their strategic aims.

Closing date: 17 March

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Parent Supporter (Netmums online forum)

Organisation: Netmums

Region/Location: Online -

Netmums are looking for Parent Supporters to join their team, supporting parents in their online forum. Their Parent Supporter project has been very successful and was rated highly in the government's external evaluation. They have robust policies and procedures to support parents, children and staff as well as regular clinical supervision and support.

Netmums are looking for one or two qualified and experienced Health Visitors with empathic and supportive natures as well as pretty good IT skills, to work on Netmums Drop in Clinic and Sleep Support boards.

Drop in Clinic: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri evening plus Friday day time and alternate weekends

Sleep Support: 7 - 10 hours per week, ideally worked over Thursday to Sunday

These hours could be worked by one HV or split between two. Please do contact Netmums if you are interested in any hours and let Netmums know what hours you would be interested in on your application.

Find out more about the Parent Supporter service at:
www.netmums.com/support/Netmums_P_S_.994/

For more information and a job description email Netmums.

Closing date: 18 March, 10am

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Research Officer, Personal Social Services Research Unit

Organisation: London School of Economics and Political Science

Region/Location: London -

Salary: £31,870 - £38,583 per annum, inc.

This post is funded until 31 March 2011

The post holder will participate in projects to evaluate the costs and cost-effectiveness of interventions carried out on behalf of the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners, funded by the Department of Children, Schools and Families. The post holder will also carry out reviews, data preparation, statistical analysis and contribute to the drafting of research outputs and peer-reviewed journals papers.

Candidates should have a postgraduate qualification in social science, knowledge of economic evaluation methods in health and social care and knowledge of microeconomic theory.

Closing date: 19 March, 5:30 pm

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Children's Centre Services Manager

Organisation: Wolverhampton Council

Region/Location: West Midlands - Wolverhampton

Salary: £27,052 - £31,754

Eastfield Children's Centre has a reach of over 700 families and is based on a complex and unique site.

Every Child Matters is at the forefront for delivering the best possible outcomes for young children and their families.

Working with partner organisations to deliver the provision of co-ordinated services for families within the East Park Ward to ensure that they feel valued and respected will be a primary focus. Encouraging the involvement of parents at all levels of the Centre's operations will be pivotal to the effective delivery of services.

Wolverhampton Council are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, a degree or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience in education, health, community development or social care. You will have demonstrated your ability to successfully manage teams and have first hand experience of working with young children and their families.

Closing date: 26 March

Interviews: 28 April

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Family Support Worker

Organisation: SWIIS-Leeds Branch

Region/Location: Yorkshire & The Humber - West Yorkshire

Salary: £9 per hour

Full Time

Do you have experience of working as a Family Support Worker? This role will involve:

• Working with families to support them to enable their children to achieve the Every Child Matters outcomes
• Providing Family Support group services that are appropriate to the local need
• Working in partnership with other agencies to engage parents and carers to promote the well-being of children and families

Suitable candidates will have experience of working positively with children and families, knowledge of the Common Assessment Framework and good communication skills, written and verbal.

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Project Worker, FIP

Organisation: SWIIS UK Ltd

Region/Location: North West - Blackburn

Salary: £8 - £11

Full Time

Contract

Project worker required for an anti-social behaviour unit

No  formal qualifications are required but you will need experience of working with children and their families, dealing with complex family issues, drugsand alcohol, parental mental health issues and domestic abuse. Experience of family assessment work would also be an advantage, as would experience of holding and chairing multi-agency meetings.

You must want to make a difference to young people's lives and not get frustrated by what can be a slow process.

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Senior Family Support Social Worker - Voluntary Sector

Organisation: Outcomes UK limited

Region/Location: South East - West Sussex

Salary: Competitive

A leading international charity, working with children, young people and families are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker and a Family Support Social Worker for their Children's Centre in West Sussex. You will work as part of a multi-agency team, providing intensive support to children and families and undertaking parenting assessments and interventions, including group work and one to one support.

The successful applicant will have 5 years experience working with children and families and be a registered social worker.

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Qualified Social Worker - Parenting Assessments

Organisation: Ranstad Care

Region/Location: Wales - South

Salary: £18 - £24 per annum

Interim, part time position

A Qualified Social Worker is needed to complete parenting assessments across South Wales. Experience of completing parenting assessments is required and you will need to be registered with the Care Council for Wales.

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Senior Co-ordinator - Home Start Barking & Dagenham

Organisation: Home Start Barking and Dagenham

Region/Location: London - North

Salary: £32,606 (NJC scale 37)

Home Start Barking & Dagenham supports parent volunteers to offer support and friendship to other parents with young children through home visiting and family groups.

They are looking for a Senior Co-ordinator to manage their day-to-day operations, including supervising staff, managing budgets, securing funding, liaising with other organisations, training and supervising volunteers and working with families.

Closing date: 6 April, 10am

Interviews: 15 April

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Programme Manager - ParentPlus

Organisation: Chance UK

Region/Location: London - South

Salary: NJC Scale SO2, spinal point 32-34 + 5% pension contribution

Part Time: 20 hours over 4 days. Term time only

Permanent: 3 years subject to funding

Chance UK are seeking committed individuals to effectively plan, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the ParentPlus parent-mentoring programme for the children who use the services of Chance UK. These children are at risk of social exclusion, criminal offending and have behavioural problems.

The postholder will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager to ensure that this new service is innovative and of the highest quality.

Qualification Level: A recognised degree or professional qualification in social work, child development, psychology, education or related fields or significant professional experience in the voluntary sector or related fields.

Minimum of two years experience working with families, in social work, education, voluntary sector or related fields.

Closing date: 15 March

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CWDC - Can you evaluate the impact of our training?

Organisation: CWDC

Region/Location: Regional - All

CWDC are commissioning a high-quality training course for practitioners engaged in outreach to help families to access children’s centre services. To evaluate the impact of this training is essential.

CWDC are looking for an organisation with high research standards. You will identify how practitioners’ practice changes through the training to better meet the needs of diverse families and communities, and create improved outcomes for children. 

Tender reference: VC0904/005/VH

Closing date for tender: 16 March 2010, 1pm

Please return applications to:
Tenders
Children's Workforce Development Council
2nd Floor
City Exchange
11 Albion Street
Leeds LS1 5ES

For more information, please visit www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/tenders

Please send any questions to: tenders@cwdcouncil.org.uk  and write the tender reference in the email subject line.

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CWDC - Can you make sure children’s centre outreach training is delivered to the highest standard?

Organisation: CWDC

Region/Location: Regional - All

This is your opportunity to tender for the quality assurance of outreach training and support training providers to improve quality. Building a supportive relationship with training providers, you will regularly collect key learner data to keep us informed.

The Children's Workforce Development Council leads change so that the thousands of people and volunteers working with children and young people across England are able to do the best job they possibly can.

Tender reference: VC0904/006/VH

Closing date for tender submissions: 16 March 2010, 1pm

Please return applications to:
Tenders,
Children's Workforce Development Council
2nd Floor City Exchange
11 Albion Street
Leeds
LS1 5ES

For more information, please visit www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/tenders

Please send any questions to: tenders@cwdcouncil.org.uk and write the tender reference in the email subject line.

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CWDC - Can you make sure training is delivered to the highest standard?

Organisation: CWDC

Region/Location: Regional - All

This is your opportunity to tender for the quality assurance and quality improvement of evidence-based parenting programmes practitioner training.

Building a supportive relationship with training providers, you will ensure excellent training delivery so that parents, families and children are supported by well trained practitioners.

The Children’s Workforce Development Council leads change so that the thousands of people and volunteers working with children and young people across England are able to do the best job they possibly can.

Tender reference: PF0901/001/VH

Closing date for tender: 16 April 2010, 1pm

Please return applications to:
Tenders
Children’s Workforce Development Council
2nd Floor City Exchange
11 Albion Street
Leeds
LS1 5ES

For more information, visit: www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/tenders or call 0113 244 6311.

Please send any questions to: tenders@cwdcouncil.org.uk and write the tender reference in the email subject line.

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CWDC - Can you deliver training to children’s centre outreach practitioners?

Organisation: CWDC

Region/Location: Regional - All

Here’s your opportunity to tender to deliver training for outreach practitioners in England.

CWDC are aiming to provide children’s centre outreach practitioners with a range of training courses relevant for their role.

Apply now if you’re a training provider that could deliver your own courses to help outreach practitioners.

Tender reference: VC0904/007/TB

Closing date for tender: 9 April 2010, 1pm

Please return applications to:
Tenders
Children’s Workforce Development Council
2nd Floor City Exchange
11 Albion Street
Leeds LS1 5ES

For more information, visit: www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/tenders or call 0113 244 6311.

Please send any questions to: tenders@cwdcouncil.org.uk and write the tender reference in the email subject line.

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Trustees

Organisation: Gingerbread

Region/Location: London - North

Voluntary position

Gingerbread is a national charity that works to improve the lives of single parent families. It campaigns against the poverty, disadvantage and stigma that single parent face. They have a strong track record of policy achievements on issues from child poverty to welfare reform. Their Helpline and advice service reached over 25,000 single parents last year with expert and trusted information. Their programme teams train hundreds of single parents each year, helping them to build their self esteem and find a job. Their membership is growing fast and, alongside their network of Gingerbread groups, helps address the social isolation many single parents experience.

The successful candidates must be committed to the mission and values of Gingerbread and be able to work well as part of the Board. They  particularly welcome applications from people with experience – personal or professional – of the issues facing single parents, and welcome candidates from ethnic minorities and with disabilities.

Gingerbread is seeking candidates with one or more of the following: financial and business skills; fundraising expertise; experience of service delivery and the current contracting environment; a marketing and social networking background. Experience of successfully contributing to committees or boards is desirable. The successful candidates must be available to attend six meetings per year, and a full day strategy session. There may be greater time commitment if a Trustee becomes a member of one of the Board subcommittees. Travel expenses and childcare costs will be paid.

Closing date: 24 March

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