Family Practitioner – Early Years

ARN Full- Time Family Practitioner – Early Years North East Birmingham Family Hub are looking for an experienced Family Practitioner to deliver services in the community and in family homes which promote child development having a primary focus on 0-5 within the 0-19 model, with flexibility for 5-19 and a “whole family approach” which includes on-going and sustained development of Family Hubs. As a Family Practitioner specialising in Early Years at Birmingham Family Hubs, you will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of lifelong success for children and families. With a primary focus on ages 0-5 and the flexibility to support those aged 5-19, your dedication to a whole family approach will ensure that every member receives the tailored care and support they need. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families, laying the groundwork for a brighter future for generations to come. Job Description The successful Level 3 Early Years Practitioner will: To plan, provide and promote positive play within the Early Years Foundation Stage for children and support parents/carers in how they play with their children to encourage good child development, including providing sessions in family homes. To plan and provide developmental stage appropriate play activities for children using a crèche while their parents/carers participate in parent- focussed activities. To provide guidance and support to families on childcare options, child development, child and home safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and early education. To provide guidance and support to families on childcare options, child development, child and home safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and early education. To promote early literacy and brain development initiatives including but not limited to Book Start; Look, Say, Sing, Play; Tiny Happy People, First Words Together. To plan and deliver group intervention programmes and workshops, including evidence-based programmes to promote Positive Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Home Safety and Early Language/Literacy. To undertake 2-year development reviews using the ASQ assessment to holistically assess the child’s general health, physical, social, emotional, behavioural and language development following successful completion of the competency framework To work flexibly and deliver services across the service as directed To plan and deliver group intervention programmes and workshops, including evidence-based programmes to promote Positive Parenting, Healthy Lifestyle Choices, Home Safety and Early Language/Literacy. To provide specific activities parents can use in the home to develop their child’s speech and language skills and undertake home visits where necessary. To support parents who have under 5s with SEND needs ensuring inclusive practice and signposting to additional specialist support as required. To attend and participate in multi-agency meetings as required and provide re-ports. To communicate key messages to pregnant and new parents in relation to at-tachment and bonding with their baby, providing support in a clear and empa-thetic manner. To provide support to women who are breastfeeding, encouraging the develop-ment of group support as required. To work with the parents of children under 5 who require support with their child’s emotional health and behaviour To maintain effective links with internal and external support services, staying up to date with available support services in relation to emotional health and well-being. Follow Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 multi-agency practice standards, including timely information-sharing and cooperation with the Lead Safeguarding Partner Requirements The successful Level 3 Family Practitioner Early Years must have: Level 3 in Child Care and Education or the equivalent Experience of developing positive relationships with children under 5 and their parents/carers enabling them to participate in the play / activity session Experience of setting up enabling environments Experience of collating and maintaining monitoring information Experience of undertaking outreach work within the community Experience of working with SEND needs and their families Experience of home visiting Experience of maintaining record keeping using systems and protocols, including conducting risk assessments Experience of planning and delivering workshops to groups of parents and 1:1 support A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or the equivalent if a Level 3 candidate Car driver with the ability to travel across the children’s centre area. An enhanced DBS and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and have a legal right to work in the country Acceptable reference checks dating back two years from previous employers or educational institutions Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Teacher Regulation Agency checks & an online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks Ambassa