Reference: R0000237
Department: Children's Services
Service Area: Children's Care
Salary: GBP 28,221 - GBP 29,909 pro rata
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contractual Status: Fixed Term
The role will be based at Front Door of Children Services and form part of a MAST screening panel, which will involve a multi- agency team of professionals who will scrutinise and make decisions regarding what support will be offered to families. All referrals involving children affected by Domestic Abuse will be directed via this front door and the role will be responsible for applying professional judgment and expertise to inform the panel and help them make decisions. The role will have not have direct contact with families and will be mainly directing referrals, developing pathways and ensuring multi-planning and assessment is implemented.
Middlesbrough is a fantastic place, proud of its heritage and ambitious enough to shape an entirely different future. We have set out our city-scale plans to deliver over GBP 600 million of investment that will promote economic growth and strengthen both our regional and national reputation as a destination of choice.
Our ambition for our children and young people is equally high and we are investing in the transformation of children services through our 'Believe in families' programme. This is a very exciting time for Children's Services in Middlesbrough and we have a Senior Practitioner opportunity available within in the Stronger Families Service. This role will involve working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team at the Front Door of Children's Services to provide Domestic Abuse information, advice and guidance to partners, professionals and families to ensure that children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
For further information please speak to Caroline Kendrick, First Contact Team Manager, Children's Care on 01642 201870.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing Date: Tuesday 05th March 2019 by 12 midnight.
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