Trauma-Informed Foster Care Therapeutic Practitioner (12m)

Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday (pro-rata to 31

Benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioner for a fixed-term 12-month role at its offices in Warrington. This role provides direct support, guidance and training to foster carers, applying trauma-informed approaches to help children and young people heal from adversity.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of development trauma and attachment, with proven experience delivering impactful training and working across local authorities to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of developmental trauma and attachment.
• Experience applying therapeutic models within social care settings.
• Excellent communicator capable of engaging foster families and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, guidance and training to foster carers.
• Deliver trauma-informed approaches to support children and young people.
• Collaborate with multiple local authorities to improve outcomes.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Training delivery

Job description

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioner for a fixed-term 12-month role at its offices in Warrington. This role provides direct support, guidance and training to foster carers, applying trauma-informed approaches to help children and young people heal from adversity.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of development trauma and attachment, with proven experience delivering impactful training and working across local authorities to improve outcomes.