FosterTherapeutic Practitioner

Two fixed-term posts for twelve months with Warrington Borough Council, part of Foster4, a joint project recruiting and supporting foster carers for nine Cheshire and Merseyside councils. The work centres on guiding and training foster carers who look after children affected by trauma, using a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. Candidates need a firm grasp of developmental trauma and attachment, plus hands-on experience of therapeutic models in social care, and the role spans several local authorities.

Right-to-work evidence is needed before starting; sponsorship is not offered.

• Provide direct support, guidance and training to foster carers caring for children who have experienced trauma
• Use a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
• Help foster carers create safe, supportive environments that respond to the effects of trauma on a child's development, behaviour and emotional needs
• Deliver impactful training to foster carers
• Work collaboratively across multiple local authorities to improve outcomes for children and young people

• Practical experience applying therapeutic models within a social care setting

• Deep understanding of developmental trauma and attachment
• Excellent communication with foster families
• Ability to deliver impactful training
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple local authorities
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and give advice in accurate spoken English

• DBS clearance
• Right to work in the UK, evidenced before employment starts

• 26 days annual holiday, rising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Health & Wellbeing Programme