Family Practitioner (Female)

Family Practitioner (Female)

The Nelson Trust is a women-centred organisation supporting women and their families affected by substance misuse, domestic abuse and multiple disadvantage to build safer, healthier futures. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Family Practitioner to join our Women's Community Services team at Gloucester Women's Centre. This role plays a vital part in delivering trauma informed, holistic family support and therapeutic interventions to families with complex needs, empowering women and families to achieve long lasting, positive change.

Location / Salary / Hours / Pension

Location: Gloucester Women's Centre
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: Full time and part time considered
Pension: Auto Enrolment Pension in force (6% employer contribution)

Key Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of families affected by substance misuse and associated complex needs
• Provide trauma informed, family responsive practical and emotional support
• Undertake comprehensive family and individual assessments to identify strengths, needs and risks
• Develop and deliver collaborative, strength based action and support plans
• Deliver 1:1 interventions and facilitate group interventions for families and family members
• Work closely with partner agencies including FDAC, social care and specialist services
• Attend and contribute to multi agency meetings, safeguarding forums and children in need processes
• Act as an advocate for women and families while coordinating support and managing risk effectively

Requirements

• Experience working with families with multiple and complex unmet needs
• Experience supporting women affected by substance misuse
• Strong understanding of trauma informed and holistic practice
• Knowledge of family systems and the impact of substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental ill health
• Ability to build trust and engage women who may find it difficult to access services
• Experience of partnership working and multi agency collaboration
• Excellent communication, organisation and caseload management skills
• A current driving licence and willingness to travel across service locations

Benefits

• A supportive, women centred organisation committed to trauma informed practice
• Regular line management, supervision and ongoing training opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to families experiencing multiple disadvantage
• A role within a collaborative, values driven team environment

Equal Opportunity & Requirements

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women's Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). The Nelson Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors of society.