* Suffolk County Council - Saxon House, 1 Stradbroke Road, Ipswich IP4 4LS or Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX / Hybrid
* £33,366 per annum (pro rata)
* 21 hours per week, Flexible working options available
* Permanent
When you join the Short-Term and Therapeutic Fostering Team as a Lead Facilitator, we'll support your development from the start. We'll help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you're motivated and passionate there's no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
* take lead and responsibility for the delivery of the Fostering Tool kit programmes
* support in further development of training for Foster Carers (including connected carers and Special Guardians) approved by Suffolk County Council
* be part of the Short-Term Fostering team within the Suffolk Fostering Service
* there may be a need to provide occasional support visits to fostering households outside of usual office hours.
You will need:
* a relevant Social Worker qualification and Social Work England registration
* knowledge of skills in using a therapeutic parenting approach and experience of providing similar training in your career
The team
* Provides supervision to foster carers across the county as well as therapeutic support services to Suffolk Foster carers
* Works in partnership with child in care social workers in care planning for children to achieve permanence, whether this be reunification, fostering, special guardianship or adoption.
Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
For more information
Please contact Cathy Biedul (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265816 or emailing cathy.biedul@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile' section of the JPP.
* You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
* Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 5 January 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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