Senior Practitioner - Fostering Salary : Up to £53,373 per annum (dependent on experience) Location : Hybrid Working/Bromley Civic Centre Hours : 36 hours per week Contract : Permanent We are excited to offer a permanent position for a full-time Senior Practitioner within the Encompass Fostering Therapeutic Service. This role is crucial in supporting highly experienced foster carers and supervising social workers as part of a newly launched project aimed at providing extensive support to therapeutically trained carers, enabling them to care for children with higher needs in a nurturing, family-based setting. Day-to-day of the role: Conduct Encompass Family Assessments. Perform home visits to Encompass families, supervising and supporting them with the children and young people in their care. Attend Personal Education Plans (PEPs), Children Looked After (CLA) reviews, and other relevant meetings. Undertake unannounced home visits to ensure ongoing compliance and support. Maintain up-to-date compliance checks for Encompass families. Participate in panels and meetings for matching purposes and reviews. Collaborate on projects within the Hub to achieve outstanding status. Work closely with all children’s services to ensure the best interests of the children and young people are served. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in fostering or therapeutic care settings. Strong assessment and supervisory skills. Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders. Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits: Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance. 30 days Annual Leave plus additional leave entitlements. Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Comprehensive training and career development pathways. Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre. Mileage claims for business trips as per HMRC guidelines. Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates. Various salary sacrifice schemes including technology equipment and gym memberships. Discounts at local retailers. Join us at the London Borough of Bromley and be part of a service committed to excellence and continuous improvement. You will benefit from manageable caseloads, dedicated supervision time, and a supportive environment focused on professional development.