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Empower Fostering is a family-run fostering agency proudly founded by Foster Carers for Foster Carers. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Clinical Practitioner to join our growing team on a part-time basis. This role is a rewarding opportunity to apply your therapeutic expertise across a multi-disciplinary team where your voice, ideas and professional judgment contribute to improving the placement, safety and well-being of our children and young people. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or returning to practice, we will support you to thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact. As a core member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work across our fostering, children’s homes, supported living and community outreach services.
Job Responsibility:
Provide therapeutic consultation and support to foster carers
Offering clinical advice and guidance to social workers, managers and support workers
Contributing to and shaping therapeutic care plans for children and young people
Delivering training on topics such as attachment, therapeutic parenting, and the impact of childhood trauma
Supporting our Children’s Registered Managers to further the culture of a trauma-informed practice across services
Staying current with research, policy and best practice relating to vulnerable children and young people
Requirements:
A recognised therapeutic or counselling qualification
Membership of (or eligibility to register with) BACP or a similar professional body
Experience working therapeutically with children and families.
Understanding of complex developmental trauma, insecure attachment and therapeutic approaches
Confidence in writing therapeutic reports
Hold a full UK Driving Licence, have access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to foster families across our region
Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Nice to have:
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (Desirable if the experience includes teams holding and managing risk for children and young people)
A flexible, open-minded and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
A desire to learn, adapt, compromise and be creative
Skills and confidence in delivering training or a willingness to develop this
What we offer:
Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner after a successful probationary period
Ongoing training, CPD, and professional development
Supportive, inclusive and values-driven team culture