Job Advert: Families First Parenting Practitioner - Social Care Non-QualifiedLocation: BarryEmployment Type: Temporary (16 Weeks)Hours: 37 hours per week (Hybrid: 4 days office, 1 day work from home)Start Date: 29th September 2025Pay Rate: PAYE: £13.17/hour | Umbrella: £16.72/hour

About the Role:Are you passionate about empowering parents and carers to build stronger families? Join a dedicated Social Services team within the Children and Young Peoples Service as a Families First Parenting Practitioner. This rewarding role focuses on delivering positive parenting support, leading programmes, and working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities:Deliver positive parenting support, advice, and programmes in partnership with families and agencies.Lead and co-facilitate parenting programmes with internal colleagues and external partners.Manage a caseload of targeted 1-1 interventions, underpinned by assessments and Family Plans.Conduct assessments of need and risk to inform casework planning, aligning with service and national standards.Use Motivational Interviewing and other tools to engage parents and carers to improve family outcomes.Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet service needs.Maintain accurate records and provide reports as required.Participate in meetings, reviews, professional supervision, and appraisals.Promote key Positive Parenting messages to professionals, agencies, and families.Contribute to the Team Plan and service performance improvement.Ensure compliance with council policies, including Equal Opportunity, Health and Safety, and Financial Regulations.What We’re Looking For:

Eligibility to work in the UK.Enhanced DBS and 5 years of references/work history.Confidentiality Agreement.Social Care Wales Registration (required upon offer acceptance, not essential at application stage).Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social care.Strong communication, facilitation, and partnership-working skills.A flexible, empathetic approach to supporting families.Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference, working within a supportive team dedicated to positive change. Enjoy a hybrid working model (4 days in the office, 1 day from home), professional supervision, and opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic social care environment.

How to Apply:Ready to inspire and support families? Contact Network Recruitment Wales for more details or to apply:Call 01443 230222#J-18808-Ljbffr