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Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a compassionate practitioner to deliver therapeutic interventions for children looked after and adopted. The role involves providing training to carers and professionals while working closely with various agencies in care planning. Applicants should have a background in therapeutic practices and experience with attachment theory. Benefits include generous annual leave and development support opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Generous pension

Employee assistance program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic practitioner with therapeutic background required.
• Experience with attachment theory and systemic practice is essential.
• Knowledge of Dyadic Developmental Practice and PACE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to children looked after and adopted.
• Provide training to carers, adopters, and professionals.
• Work closely with social workers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience working with children looked after and adopted

Knowledge of attachment theory

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-aware and reflective practitioner

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions to children looked after and adopted, and support their parents / carers and professionals.
• Provide training to carers, adopters and professionals on attachment, developmental trauma, therapeutic parenting and more.
• Work closely with social workers, NHS, care providers and multidisciplinary teams across Lancashire.
• Support the child main caregiver and other professionals in care planning.

Qualifications

• We welcome an enthusiastic practitioner with experience working with children looked after and adopted, and a therapeutic background.
• Experience with attachment theory, systemic practice, and therapeutic principles.
• Knowledge of Dyadic Developmental Practice and PACE.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-aware, reflective, compassionate practitioner.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave, 2 additional days at Christmas, generous pension, employee assistance, cycle-to-work, and more.

Development Support

Development Support and development through supervision, mentoring, apprenticeships, multidisciplinary initiatives and training.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity Lancashire County Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.