Targeted Practitioner

• 37hrs hours per week, which will include some evenings and regular weekends.
• £14.41-£16.26 per hour (Weekend/evening working enhancements paid.)
• Extensive training included.

Could you be part of a dedicated and committed team providing support to disabled children, young people, and their families across Nottinghamshire?

We need a full-time Targeted Practitioner to work within the targeted support team of the Specialist Support Team. Targeted Support are a small team offering bespoke packages to young people and their families. This includes direct work with young people who need support around understanding their diagnosis and the impact this has on them and their families.

This role can be challenging at times but also rewarding in so many ways. You will build positive relationships with our young people and their families, making a positive difference to their lives.

The Specialist Support Team works 52 weeks, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays. Various enhancements are paid, such as evening and weekend working allowances when relevant. This role is countywide, so you will be required to travel around the county, therefore a driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential with business insurance.

You will need to:

• Have at least 6 months experience working with children and young people.
• Ideally have a relevant qualification, if not, you will have the opportunity to undertake an appropriate qualification with support in place once you have completed a successful induction/probation period.
• Have great communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Be able to work effectively and be self-directed as an individual.
• Have commitment and personal drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

What we offer: 

• A welcoming and supportive team that provides a comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, and ongoing regular supervision, from experienced colleagues.
• Flexible working
• Mileage payment - 45p per mile. Paid travel time over a standard commute time.
• Financial assistance including access to:

             -  a car loan scheme and cycle purchase scheme

             -  the electric vehicle car leasing scheme           

• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays as well as access to an annual leave purchase scheme

For more information or further questions, please contact the team on 0115 804 1262

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