Overview
Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People – Placement Support Worker, Fostering Team. Service Area: Children’s Services – Fostering. Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits and development opportunities. 2-year fixed term (secondment for internal candidates).
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.
Lincolnshire County Council is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding authority and is launching a 2-year fostering pilot to recruit and support a cohort of highly skilled foster carers specialising in caring for teenagers. This role supports the fostering pilot within the Children in Care Transformation Programme.
Your Role
* Support foster carers through assessment, supervision, and development.
* Facilitate reflective discussions and deliver training to help carers grow in confidence and skill.
* Support the recruitment and retention strategies.
* Demonstrate a deep understanding of trauma, loss, separation, and child development, especially the impact of these upon teenagers.
* Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and attend key meetings to ensure children’s needs are met.
* Bring a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach to complex situations, maintaining a child-centred approach.
* Provide bespoke support packages to families based on social work assessments.
What We Offer
* A balanced workload and a supportive team environment.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
* Monthly supervision and clinical psychology support.
* Access to extensive training and development opportunities.
About you
* Ideally qualified in Theraplay and/ or DDP or similar therapeutic models.
* Significant experience working with children, families and foster carers.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma, and child development.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
* Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
* In return, the council supports wellbeing, continuous professional development and career progression; thorough induction and regular personal and case supervision.
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative authority that is shaping the future of fostering for teenagers in Lincolnshire. We offer a competitive salary of £32,597 - £35,412, plus an extensive benefits package (details in rewards and benefits brochure).
How to Apply and Other Information
If this sounds like the role for you, read through the full Job Description to support your application. For more information about Lincolnshire County Council and current vacancies, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
For an open and informal discussion regarding the role, email Fostering North Team Manager Emily McAllister at Emily.McAllister@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Closing date: 12 November 2025. Interviews to be held: 26 and 28 November 2025.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack to support your application. This position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates should read the attached job information pack prior to applying. We may close the advert early if a high volume of applications is received. We operate a talent pool scheme for potential consideration for up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer. Hybrid working will be a feature of this role with a nominated work base and possible travel to the work base as required. We provide good connectivity and may offer support as needed. Fluency Duty: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the ability to converse at ease with customers in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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