Senior Practitioner - Fostering Encompass Therapeutic Hub

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Encompass Therapeutic Hub

Salary: Up to £53,373 per annum (dependent on experience)
Additional Benefits: £2,000 annual retention payment & £2,000 Golden Hello
Location: Hybrid Working/Bromley Civic Centre (Churchill Court)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced social work practitioner looking for a new and rewarding challenge? The Encompass Fostering Therapeutic Service at the London Borough of Bromley is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with higher needs, by supporting foster carers within our Encompass Hubs.

About the Role

The Encompass Fostering Therapeutic Service consists of a team of highly experienced foster carers and supervising social workers. This newly launched initiative provides extensive support to therapeutically trained carers, ensuring children with complex needs can thrive in a nurturing, family-based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake Encompass Family Assessments.
2. Conduct home visits, provide supervision, and support Encompass foster carers in their role.
3. Attend Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, Looked After Child (CLA) reviews, and other relevant meetings.
4. Carry out unannounced home visits to ensure compliance and safeguarding.
5. Keep Encompass families' compliance checks up to date.
6. Participate in panels, matching meetings, and reviews.
7. Support projects within the Hub to achieve an outstanding rating.
8. Collaborate closely with Children's Services to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.

What We Offer

At the London Borough of Bromley, we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance.
• Merited pay scheme for outstanding contributions.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel (in line with HMRC guidance).
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes (including lease cars, technology, and gym memberships).
• Discounts at local retailers.

At Bromley, our REAL Values and Behaviours Framework underpins everything we do, ensuring that we deliver excellent services that truly make a difference in the lives of local children and families.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to delivering high-quality social work services.

For more information on this or any other Qualified Social Work positions in London, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on (phone number removed).