Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and learning environment for children and young people.
Ensure understanding of fostering tasks by carers, including competencies, standards, complaints, and representation procedures as detailed in FCA policies and procedures.
Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
Work in partnership with a team parenting approach to identify needs within the foster family, such as respite, activities, therapy, holidays, and contribute to relevant meetings and tasks.
Ensure compliance with all key documentation for each child and foster parent.
Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams regarding individual packages of care.
Promote participation of children and young people in agency development and community access.
Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
Undertake initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
Qualifications and skills:
* A Social Work qualification
* Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
* Ability to produce high-standard reports
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in stressful situations
* Full driving license
About FCA
Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's service providers. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. With a strong reputation for excellence, FCA offers a wide range of services and is committed to supporting every child and foster parent, every minute of the day.
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