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About UsThe Vale of Glamorgan is welcoming applications within its Families First Vale Parenting Service. Families First is a Welsh Government funded programme, helping to improve outcomes for children, young people and families, as well as supporting them to thrive and reach their potential.The Vale Parenting Service support families with children between 0 -18 across the Vale of Glamorgan in order to build on strengths and make positive changes, enabling parents to feel more confident in managing; behaviour, routines and boundaries. We focus on promoting emotional wellbeing, and supporting positive family relationships. The service also benefits from specialist midwifery support from our under 19’s midwife, in order to provide targeted support which both complement and enhance the Parenting Service.We deliver parenting programmes in a small group setting, or offer a 1:1 bespoke intervention in line with what the family see as the focus of support required.Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.About The RolePay Details: £29,540 – £32,061Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 days/ 37 hoursMain Place of Work: Community Enterprise Centre, Skomer Road, BarryTemporary Reason: Welsh Government funded roleDescription:This role will sit within the Vale Parenting Service in the Vale of Glamorgan, working in partnership with other local support services.The practitioner will deliver specific parenting support, advice and guidance to families across the county. They will coordinate and facilitate the delivery of parenting programmes for parents/ families, as well as providing 1-1 bespoke support both in the home and community.About YouYou will need:2 years’ experience within family support fieldExperience of facilitating group work with parents/carersExperience of supporting families with complex needsExperience of working using goal/outcome focussed toolsAbility to assess, plan, action, review and evaluateAbility to communicate effectively and sensitively (in both written and oral form)Additional informationDBS Check Required: Enhanced adult and child barred listsFor further information, contact:Emma Butcher – Vale Parenting Service LeadE mail – ebutcher@valeofglamorgan.gov.ukPlease see attached job description / person specification for further information.