Associate Therapist - Fostering

Join Our Team as an Associate Therapist - Fostering!

Location: FCA South East - Home-based

Salary: £35 per hour

About Us

At Foster Care Associates South East, we pride ourselves on being a Good-rated Ofsted service as of 2023. Our mission is clear: we are deeply committed to ensuring that every child in our care lives a life that is both safe and happy. With our office located in London Bridge, our dedicated staff and Foster Parents are spread across the vibrant regions of Kent, Sussex, London, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and the Isle of Wight.

What We Are Looking For

Are you a motivated and passionate therapist or a therapy-trained social worker? If so, we want you to help us enhance our therapy services and create a nurturing environment for the children and young people in our care.

Your Role

As an Associate Therapist, you will:

• Provide consultation sessions for Foster Parents facing specific challenges.
• Collaborate with our team to address issues related to placements and liaise with external local authorities, social workers, and schools.
• Build strong relationships with new Foster Parents by leading sessions and groups during their first year.
• Facilitate workshops to promote ongoing reflective therapeutic practice among our staff.

What You Bring

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience in a fostering service or a similar environment.
• Can demonstrate strong administration skills and the ability to adhere to regulatory policies.
• Thrive in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must be qualified and accredited with one of the following professional bodies:

• BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• BPS - British Psychological Society
• HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council
• UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy
• PTUK - Play Therapy UK

Why Join Us?

At FCA, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.