Intensive Fostering Support Specialist

Essex County Council; Maldon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking an Intensive Fostering Support Practitioner to join a newly formed team. The role supports foster carers and looked-after children, with travel around the county and potential evenings/weekends. Salary ranges £33,049–£37,698 with a permanent, full-time contract.

There is a requirement to have experience in fostering, a trauma-informed approach, and a current right to work in the UK. County Hall, Chelmsford, may host interviews and the base location can vary.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent by experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant areas (e.g., housing, employment, training for young people).
• Experience working creatively with young people including young parents.
• Experience collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the client.
• Commitment to working relationships that promote client independence.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, personal and emotional support to young people to meet assessed needs.
• Facilitate ongoing assessment of need and reassessment with partners.
• Enable and empower young people to self-advocate and make decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other agencies to support the young person.
• Build interagency networks and understand voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Maintain records and write reports per policy.
• Attend reviews and planning meetings and carry out duties commensurate with the grade.
• Deliver Intensive Fostering Support Plans and crises to support placement stability.
• Facilitate Team Around the Placement meetings when required.
• Work within a trauma-informed placement support framework.

Skills

Working with young people

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Trauma-informed care

Interagency collaboration

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking an Intensive Fostering Support Practitioner to join a newly formed team. The role supports foster carers and looked-after children, with travel around the county and potential evenings/weekends. Salary ranges £33,049–£37,698 with a permanent, full-time contract.

There is a requirement to have experience in fostering, a trauma-informed approach, and a current right to work in the UK. County Hall, Chelmsford, may host interviews and the base location can vary.