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Clinical Practitioner- Children and Families

United Kingdom, Taunton · Job Posted January 07, 2026
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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
  • Paid induction and regular supervision
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Staff Discount Site
  • Pension Scheme

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