Advanced Practitioner Fostering

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an advanced practitioner for their fostering team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children in care by supporting and supervising foster carers. You will be involved in recruiting new foster carers, ensuring they meet the required standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to address children's needs. The position promises a supportive work environment with flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and generous benefits. If you are passionate about fostering and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children and families is essential.
• Must have a social work qualification and DBS enhanced check.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise foster carers to ensure high standards of care.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet children's needs.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience with children and families

Fluent English speaking

DBS enhanced check

Job description

Contract Details

• Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full time
• Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
• Salary: Starting at £44,711 (Level one), rising to £47,754 pro rata for part-time

Location

Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Introduction

Join Nottingham City Council and enjoy great benefits such as competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and a pension scheme. We foster an inclusive, innovative, and supportive work culture where everyone can excel. If you're passionate about making a difference in Nottingham, we want to hear from you.

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About the Role

This position is for an advanced practitioner within the fostering team. Responsibilities include supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure high standards of care for children in our care. You will be involved in recruiting and assessing new foster carers, including completing form F assessments.

The role requires some evening and weekend work, supporting at carer events, support groups, recruitment events, and training sessions.

Supervising social workers provide regular support, build strong relationships with foster families, and ensure they understand children's care plans. You will act as a key contact between the fostering service, foster carers, and children or young people, maintaining regular contact through visits, calls, and other means.

You will support foster carers' training and development, ensuring they meet learning objectives and understand policies and procedures. Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, including safeguarding concerns, is paramount.

You will collaborate with stakeholders such as social workers, local authorities, and other professionals to meet children's needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Social work qualification
• Extensive experience working with children and families
• Fluent English speaking ability (mandatory under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)
• DBS enhanced check for regulated activity
• Participation in the on-call rota

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Additional Information

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. More details are available on the additional information for applicants page.

Contact & Application

For informal enquiries, contact Balbir Sahota at 07971032513 or via email at [e-mail].

Apply early as the advert may close before the deadline. Interviews will be scheduled at a later date (TBC).

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