The role
Salary range:
The salary range for this position is:£47,043 - £54,135
About the Service
Every child and young person deserves a good start in life. But for some children, these formative years aren’t going as well as we’d hope. This is why we are developing and transforming our early intervention service delivery to a Family Hub model. This is an innovative programme delivering wholesale reform of the delivery model of support to parents, carers and children aged from conception to age 19 or up to 25 for those with special education needs and disabilities. We are developing new ways of supporting parents with the skills and knowledge they need for their children to thrive and reach their potential.
About the role
We are seeking a capable EPEC lead to deliver this evidenced based service model, coordinating the recruitment of parents as champions and coaches within communities to support the delivery of a parent led practitioner development programme and to increase peer-led provision of 0-2 focused parenting programmes
You will be responsible for leading the EPEC groups with Southwark in the community, working closely with the community. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- To lead and facilitate the EPEC Hubs’ development and delivery of peer-led parenting model within Family Hubs
- Take a lead role in delivering a strong parenting offer for the borough
- Hold management responsibility for parenting workers and targeted parenting programmes for 0-12 year olds
- To ensure day to day operational running of the EPEC Hub and Being a Parent group content, methods and values.
- Ensure the efficient monitoring of EPEC activity and the evaluation of outcomes.
- To promote best practice and provide professional guidance for parenting practitioners (professional and volunteers).
- Build strong relationships with families and professional partners to affect change and improving outcomes for parents, their children and families
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
What we are looking for from you
We are looking for a dynamic frontline manager/senior practitioner who is a social work qualified or holds a related professional qualification to engage and influence partners.
You would also bring:
- A high level of energy and ability adapt their leadership style to help build confidence and drive service improvements, and be accountable for the practice and development of others
- Extensive experience of working with parents and families, a passion and real commitment to the parenting agenda who will promote a reflective, learning environment
- Excellent communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily.
Additional salary details
Please note this post is fixed term until March 2025.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Additional details
Please note a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level.
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become a EPEC Trainer and Parent group leader provided by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.. The training can be undertaken within your working hours
For further information and to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Vicky Agnew Head of Family Early Help via Victoria.agnew@southwark.gov.uk, or by telephone 07395 372584/0207-525-0763
This role would be open as a secondment opportunity.
Recruitment timetable
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 11:59pm on 21st January 2024
Interviews will take place in the week beginning: 5th February 2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
-Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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