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Could this be your most rewarding role yet?To view this advert in Welsh, please click here.Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County CouncilAnnual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays &amp; ChristmasYou ve built a career supporting others But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever?We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.This is fostering but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering.Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and above all someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as Art Therapists, using creativity to help individuals process trauma, express themselves, and build emotional resilience. If you ve worked therapeutically with children or young people, supported emotional wellbeing through creative interventions, or helped individuals navigate complex mental health needs, your insight and empathy could be life-changing by offering a child the one thing they need most a safe, therapeutic home.What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: <ul> <li> £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill &amp; commitment</li><li> Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)</li><li> Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays &amp; Christmas</li><li> Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer for practical help and respite</li><li> 50% discount on your Council Tax payments</li><li> Therapeutic Training &amp; Qualifications</li><li> Membership to The Fostering Network</li><li> Access to the Mockingbird Support Model</li><li> Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide</li><li> Reward &amp; Recognition via the CareFriends App</li><li> Regular Wellbeing events &amp; Peer Support groups</li></ul> Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? We re looking for individuals or couples who:<ul> <li> Have professional or personal experience in supporting children &amp; young people</li><li> Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment</li><li> Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering</li><li> Hold a full driving licence</li><li> Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role</li><li> Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training</li><li> Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way</li><li> Are open to registering as self-employed</li></ul> Ideally, you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. If you ve worked as an:<ul> <li> Art Therapist</li><li> Creative Arts Practitioner</li><li> Play Therapist</li><li> Child or Adolescent Mental Health Worker then your ability to create emotional safety, build trust, and support healing through expression could make you an outstanding foster carer.</li></ul> Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.

Foster Carer - Art Therapist

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Art Therapists and Play Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedAre you an Art Therapist or Play Therapist who is passionate about supporting young people through creative and therapeutic interventions? You already have the empathy, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the therapeutic skills you ve developed and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just care, but a future full of hope.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment. These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they ve often lacked. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:<ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone</li><li>Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills</li></ul> Financial Package: We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.<ul> <li>£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)</li><li>£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)</li><li>Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers</li></ul> Is This You?We are looking for Art Therapists and Play Therapists who are:<ul> <li>Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role</li><li>Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people</li><li>Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability</li><li>Ready to transfer their therapeutic skills to a family-based setting</li></ul> If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.To Be Eligible, You ll Need:<ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, or families in a therapeutic capacity</li><li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as an Art Therapist or Play Therapist could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

Foster Carer - Art Therapist/Play Therapist

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical To contribute to psychological assessment and formulation of individuals and groups, for example through direct observation, psychometric testing, semi-structured interviews and writing appropriate reports.To provide individually tailored psychological interventions to meet the needs of allocated clients.To support the integrated team to implement programmes arising from such assessment and individually tailored psychological interventions.To provide written assessments/reports in a timely manner and/or contribute to MDT reports and attend meetings as required.To monitor and evaluate programmes and advise managers when problems and difficulties arise.To be actively involved in the weekly Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) consult team meetings, DBT skills group and contribute to monitoring fidelity to the treatment model.To contribute to the management of risk with the wider integrated team.To ensure appropriate confidentiality.To liaise with Registered Managers, education staff and other members of the multi-agency team, including external professionals.To represent the clinical team within external and in-house meetings (where appropriate).To engage flexibly with clients and other members of the integrated team at Branas Isaf, families and multi-agency team to promote constructive working relationships. This may include out of normal hours work. Teaching, training and supervision To prepare and participate in supervision and appraisal as stipulated within the policies and procedures.To take responsibility for ongoing learning and development, including full participation in clinical and line management supervision and appraisals, in order to maximise own potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.To contribute to the development and delivery of teaching, training and support of other staff at Branas Isaf.To participate in external and internal training as deemed appropriate.To attend and contribute to regular team meetings and CPD days.To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holder's manager. Research and service evaluation To assist in the design and implementation of research, service evaluation or audit activities.To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical packages.To undertake database searches for literature and research papers to inform evidence-based practice for the clinical team. General To know where to access existing Branas Isaf and CareTech policies and procedures are and to be aware of and follow their contents, and to contribute to the development of new policies as appropriate.To adhere to Branas Isaf codes of conduct, policies and policies, as well as legislation relevant to the organisation and job role.Competence in the use of internet systems and information technology is essential.To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with your professional registering/accrediting body and organisational policies and procedures.To maintain other records as required within the Clinical Team Framework (3.2 Branas Isaf Policies and Procedures).All employees of Branas Isaf and CareTech are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their employment including clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 2018.Ensure that Branas Isaf and CareTech's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his / her own actions and those of any staff for whom he / she has responsibility.Co-operate fully with the implementation of Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents / incidents / equipment defects to his / her manager and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients / clients, members of the public and staff.Represent Branas Isaf and CareTech's commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients / clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he / she comes in to contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.Adhere at all times to all Branas Isaf and CareTech policies / codes of conduct, including for example: Smoke Free policy.I.T. Security Policy and Code of Conduct.Standards of attendance, appearance and behaviours.Safeguarding. Understand that this post may evolve over time and that this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time.It is a standard condition that all Branas Isaf and CareTech staff may be required to serve at any location within the assigned region, as the needs of the service demand.To carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and its objectives.

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