Therapeutic Lead

CvWow ,
Norwich, Norfolk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

Do you want to work for a Foster Care agency that has been graded as 'Outstanding’ by Ofsted? Do you want to work for a Foster Care agency that cares as much about its staff as it does about their children and young people? If you answered yes to the above questions then our client are looking for a Therapeutic Lead just like you Why work for them? In return for your Therapeutic Lead service not only will you be working for an employer that really cares but you will also receive the following fantastic benefits: 38,000 - £43,000 per annum 28 days holiday in your first year Birthday day off Good Health days (if you have no sickness within a 6-month period you get a further day off) Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Fostertalk membership Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Scheme Optional Private healthcare scheme. Death in Service Your new Therapeutic Lead role: The Therapeutic Lead will be responsible for the day to day management and the development of the social work team. They will:- Responsible for growth/recruitment of specialist foster carers; Visiting all carers in assessment identified to care for children/young people on supported services, prior to approval; 1:1 work in/with the children and young people’s respective schools to ensure they have an understanding of and develop strategies to support these LAC’s emotional and behavioural needs; Organise and manage 360 carer support groups Responsible for developing buddying scheme for specialist foster carers across these two teams; Covering gaps where SSW’s are not available for meetings; Co-ordination of respite for 360 placements Attend team meetings; Attend therapeutic clinics where needed to enhance knowledge of the foster carer’s need for support; Attend Studio 3 training to keep informed with the therapeutic models/approaches shared with the foster carers and teams; What you will need: Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree/GSCC registration/PQ award and current HCPC registration. Full clean driver’s licence and supply own vehicle Who they are? Our client is a well-established and highly regarded fostering agency. Set up in 2002 by qualified and experienced social workers. Our client place a high premium on the quality of support and care they provide to every one of their Foster Carers and, in turn, the children and young people placed with them. Our client has been awarded 'Outstanding’ by Ofsted. If you are looking for your next challenge as their Therapeutic Lead, then they want to hear from you, please click APPLY They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and you are expected to share this commitment. No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.