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Child and Family Support Specialist
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This position is exclusively available to current redeployment staff of Suffolk County Council.
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the Suffolk Therapeutic Fostering Team as a Child and Family Support Specialist . This role involves working collaboratively with a diverse team and may require travel across the county.
Are you motivated by the ability to foster positive change? We seek individuals who share our commitment to care, support, and dedication.
Suffolk County Council is recognized as a leading authority in social work, with children's services rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Our services are child-focused and significantly enhance the lives of children and families. We employ a well-established practice framework that promotes meaningful, family-centered assistance, utilizing the 'Signs of Safety' approach to work respectfully and collaboratively with families and partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Suffolk Therapeutic Fostering team, you will contribute to building therapeutic relationships among caregivers, children, and professionals. You will be an essential member of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with clinical psychologists, social workers, trainers, and fellow family support specialists. The objective of this role is to empower young individuals through a series of coaching sessions aimed at developing their self-coaching abilities. The focus is on progression, goal achievement, and enhancing self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth.
Coaching involves identifying and pursuing goals that resonate with the young person, providing guidance and flexible, child-centered support throughout their journey.
Opportunities will be available to contribute to the growth and further development of the team.
If you are seeking a rewarding challenge and are passionate about enhancing outcomes for children, this role may align with your aspirations.
Qualifications and Skills Required
We are looking for candidates with relevant experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting young individuals, along with the ability to foster positive interactions. Ideally, applicants should be enthusiastic about delivering training to both young people and foster caregivers, while also supporting the broader team in these initiatives.
A relevant level 3 practitioner qualification or equivalent experience in a related field.A comprehensive list of requirements can be found in the job specifications. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria, as we value the opportunity to consider your application.
About the Team
Our team provides therapeutic support services to foster caregivers across the county. The team includes a clinical lead and a clinical psychologist who offer guidance and support to team members, other professionals, and foster caregivers, while also developing and delivering therapeutic training programs. Social workers and family support specialists provide direct assistance to foster caregivers, offering a variety of training and therapeutic courses. We also provide innovative training programs for foster caregivers, Special Guardianship orders (SGOs), kinship caregivers, and adopters to enhance their caregiving capabilities. Additional training includes Theraplay Interventions, Positive Parenting, and child exploitation online protection (CEOP) IT Safety Training. The team works directly with young individuals to boost their self-esteem and equip them with essential skills for broader societal engagement. Our team is known for its supportive, creative, and passionate approach to supporting children and families.Commitment to Diversity
We believe in the potential and possibilities that diverse perspectives bring. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and empowers everyone to achieve their best. We welcome applications from all individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups within our organization.
