Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) Parenting Practitioner
Redcar and Cleveland are seeking to recruit an EPEC Parenting Practitioner to join their established parenting team who deliver high quality parenting support and interventions to parents of children and young people.
The postholder will support the manager to develop and plan the etsablishment of our new EPEC Parenting Hub, as well as assisting in the recruiting and training of parent volunteers who will facilitate the EPEC groups.
You will receive training in this evidenced-based intervention, so previous experience of the programme is not essential; however previous experience of delivering parenting group interventions is essential. EPEC training at a train the trainer level will be provided and the post-holder will be responsible for rolling that training out to the parent volunteers, alongside other colleagues from the Family Hubs and parenting team. This will also include providing oversight and supervision to the parent group facilitators once the programmes are up and running.
You will work within the experienced parenting and Family Hubs team who are already delivering successful parenting interventions and trained in these other programmes as well as EPEC.
You will build and maintain high quality professional relationships with families, schools and other professionals, to plan parenting groups and ensure that the interventions provided to the parents will meet the needs of their families and enable them to make positive changes within their lives.
Within Redcar and Cleveland we care about our staff, recognise the importance of training and development, and support our staff to reach their full potential. We have a clear Workforce Development Strategy, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
You will receive high quality reflective personal and group supervision regularly and consistently, excellent developmental opportunities and be surrounded by a fantastic team where you are valued, and your wellbeing is a priority.
What will I need?
You will need to have experience in delivering parenting support groups or interventions with children and families.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please take a look at the person specification for the full criteria. You will need to demonstrate in your application that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.
Where can I get further information?
If you are ready to utilise your skills and expertise to empower families and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an inspiring journey in developing our EPEC Hub and programme offer.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position please contact Nicola Hall, Head of Service for Early Help on 07584 480414 or email Nicola.hall@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
You can also find further information within the supporting documents.
We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including
PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON EITHER THE AFTERNOON OF 13TH OCT OR THE MORNING OF 15TH OCTOBER 2026.
The postholder will support the manager to develop and plan the etsablishment of our new EPEC Parenting Hub, as well as assisting in the recruiting and training of parent volunteers who will facilitate the EPEC groups.
You will receive training in this evidenced-based intervention, so previous experience of the programme is not essential; however previous experience of delivering parenting group interventions is essential. EPEC training at a train the trainer level will be provided and the post-holder will be responsible for rolling that training out to the parent volunteers, alongside other colleagues from the Family Hubs and parenting team. This will also include providing oversight and supervision to the parent group facilitators once the programmes are up and running.
You will work within the experienced parenting and Family Hubs team who are already delivering successful parenting interventions and trained in these other programmes as well as EPEC.
You will build and maintain high quality professional relationships with families, schools and other professionals, to plan parenting groups and ensure that the interventions provided to the parents will meet the needs of their families and enable them to make positive changes within their lives.
Within Redcar and Cleveland we care about our staff, recognise the importance of training and development, and support our staff to reach their full potential. We have a clear Workforce Development Strategy, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
You will receive high quality reflective personal and group supervision regularly and consistently, excellent developmental opportunities and be surrounded by a fantastic team where you are valued, and your wellbeing is a priority.
What will I need?
You will need to have experience in delivering parenting support groups or interventions with children and families.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please take a look at the person specification for the full criteria. You will need to demonstrate in your application that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.
Where can I get further information?
If you are ready to utilise your skills and expertise to empower families and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an inspiring journey in developing our EPEC Hub and programme offer.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position please contact Nicola Hall, Head of Service for Early Help on 07584 480414 or email Nicola.hall@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
You can also find further information within the supporting documents.
We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including
- Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
- Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
- Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
- A range of Staff Network groups
PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON EITHER THE AFTERNOON OF 13TH OCT OR THE MORNING OF 15TH OCTOBER 2026.
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Salary range
- £33,673 - £34,811 per year