Family Support Practitioner

1 week ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Family Support Practitioner to join our Suffolk Therapeutic Fostering Team at Suffolk County Council. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with clinical psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to provide therapeutic support to foster carers and young people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to young people to help them develop self-coaching skills and achieve their goals.
  • Work with foster carers to provide training and support to help them care for children.
  • Contribute to the expansion and development of the team, including the facilitation of training and support for young people and foster carers.
Requirements
  • A relevant level 3 practitioner qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work.
  • Experience of coaching, mentoring, and supporting young people.
  • Ability to work flexibly and provide goal-focused, child-centred support.
About Our Team

We provide a county-wide therapeutic support service to Suffolk foster carers. Our team consists of a clinical lead, clinical psychologist, social workers, and family support practitioners who work together to provide a range of training and therapeutic courses.

We offer a range of training and support to foster carers, including Toolkit Training, Theraplay Intervention's, Positive Parenting, and CEOP IT Safety Training.

About Us

Suffolk County Council is a leading social work authority in the UK, with children's services rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. We are committed to empowering everyone to be the best they can be and welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.



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