Job Description
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.