We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner within the Children's Mental Health Fostering Team to join our dynamic service in Southend-on-Sea, earning £46,142 to £52,413 annually. This full-time position offers an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to children, young people, and their foster carers, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and care. If you have an adventurous spirit and thrive in a supportive and engaging environment, this role is for you. Join us in shaping the future of children's mental health services.
Perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary, recognising your expertise and dedication in this vital role.
- Comprehensive continuous professional development opportunities to help you grow and advance in your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave package to ensure you have time to relax and recharge.
- Access to a supportive team and collaborative work environment, fostering innovation and growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing advice and counselling services when needed.
What you will do:
- Deliver an efficient service to children, young people, and foster carers, ensuring their needs are fulfilled.
- Provide expert consultation on emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues, enhancing colleagues' skills within children's services.
- Lead the implementation of support plans for young people scoring highly on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire SDQ, reviewing the impact of interventions.
- Support the ongoing development of foster carers through training and support forums, guiding them in delivering trauma-informed care.
- Work closely and in partnership with other services to provide a children's emotional health and wellbeing service to Looked After Children by Southend.
- Investigate, evaluate, and analyse case information with clarity, ensuring assessments and action plans are thorough and realistic.
- Ensure all casework and foster care services comply with statutory requirements and the council’s Policies and Procedures.
- Participate in panels, conferences, reviews, and court proceedings as required, presenting the Council plans with professionalism.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports as the Senior Mental Health Worker, maintaining case records using ICT as required.
- Collaborate with other agencies and organisations to support the care plans and work of foster carers.
- Maintain the Team Manager's awareness of workload challenges, seeking guidance as necessary.
- Promote Equal Opportunities and Diversity best practices in all working aspects.
- Perform any other necessary duties within the Fostering Service.
Requirements of this Advanced Practitioner role:
- Social Work England registered with a relevant Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of relevant legislation.
- Eligibility for registration.
Southend-on-Sea is not only a great place to work but also offers a vibrant and lively community for living. With beautiful seaside views, a stunning coastline, and a wide array of cultural and leisure activities, you will find Southend to be the perfect backdrop for both work and play. Join us in making a difference in this amazing coastal community.
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