Trauma-Informed Fostering Support Practitioner

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Colchester

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 38,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Local Gov Pension

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking an Intensive Fostering Support Practitioner to join a newly formed team in Colchester. The role focuses on supporting foster carers and Looked After Children, providing stability and helping them reach their full potential, with some after-hours work.

The role requires mobility across a wider area and a commitment to a trauma‑informed placement support framework, delivering Intensive Fostering Support Plans under relevant legislation.

Qualifications

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent by experience.
Experience in working with looked-after children and foster carers.
Experience collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the client.
Be able to work as part of a team and be flexible with evenings and weekends.
Familiarity with the Children Act 1989, Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and Children and Social Work Act 2018 and fostering regulations.

Responsibilities

To give practical, personal and emotional support to looked-after young people and promote their health and well-being.
To facilitate assessment of need and ongoing monitoring and reassessment.
To enable young people to self-advocate and to advocate on their behalf.
To collaborate with Social Care and other agencies to support the young person.
To maintain records and write reports as required.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

The role requires mobility across a wider area and a commitment to a trauma‑informed placement support framework, delivering Intensive Fostering Support Plans under relevant legislation.

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