Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Practitioner (Foster Care)

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual holiday

Competitive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking two Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioners to join a collaborative project across nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities. You will provide direct support, guidance, and training to foster carers who care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, using a trauma-informed approach.

The ideal candidate will understand developmental trauma and attachment, and be an excellent communicator able to work with foster families and across

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of developmental trauma and attachment.
• Experience applying therapeutic models within social care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multiple authorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Cross-agency collaboration

Job description

Warrington Borough Council is seeking two Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioners to join a collaborative project across nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities. You will provide direct support, guidance, and training to foster carers who care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, using a trauma-informed approach.

The ideal candidate will understand developmental trauma and attachment, and be an excellent communicator able to work with foster families and across