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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Art Therapists and Play Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre 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

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add a Night Digital Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector. This is a great opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and oh provider &amp; Sunday times 'best places to work' organisation as an Overnight Digital CounsellorThe RoleYou will provide emotional support and guidance via digital mediums, primarily email, video call, live chat and SMS. You will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to all service users. You will also work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services, where appropriate.Day To Day Responsibilities<ul><li>To provide an efficient and effective digital counselling service to all service users working in line with clinical governance.</li><li>Effectively answer queries and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required, i.e. advice, counselling etc.</li><li>Demonstrating an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed.</li><li>Directing service users to the appropriate person and managing expectations at all times. i.e. Legal Department.</li><li>Responding to all web enquiries and tailor responses to meet individual requirements.</li><li>Providing "In the moment support" to service users via the Live Chat function and Live Video Calls</li><li>Acting as a CBT mentor</li></ul>What You Bring To The Team<ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 150 counselling hours</li><li>12 months post qualification experience</li><li>To be a registered member of the BACP or equivalent</li><li>High level of computer literacy including telephony and CRM systems</li><li>Great communication and customer service skills</li><li>Relevant experience of working with safeguarding concerns and suicidal ideation</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Day off on your birthday</li><li>Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service</li><li>Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>Private medical insurance after 5 years' service</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Insurance</li><li>Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service</li><li>Support with revalidation and CPD</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li><li>Holiday season bonus after 3 years' service</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Cycle to work scheme after 6 months and successful completion of probationary period</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Company incentives, access to discount schemes</li><li>Paid membership to BACP upon successful completion of probationary period (or equivalent accrediting body)</li><li>Quarterly voucher benefit</li><li>Support with CDP</li><li>Funding support with training and development</li></ul>49602LSINDMANS

Night Digital Counsellor

Introduction Here at Qualiteach, we specialise in both long-term/ permanent recruitment! We are currently partnered with a number of school and trusts across the local authority who are adding to their staffing immediately. Cover Supervisor needed. Responsibilities <ul> <li>Behaviour Mentor</li> <li>Act as a positive role model.</li> <li>Deliver a range of behaviour management techniques.</li> <li>Supporting learners with a range of SEN/SEMH needs. </li> <li>1-1 and group interventions.</li> <li>Engage a young person in learning through a range of methods</li> </ul> Requirements <ul> <li>Expereinced in managing behaviour.</li> <li>To have worked with learners with a range of needs.</li> <li>To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time.</li> <li>Team Teach trained (preferred)</li> <li>Must have EHCP expereince.</li> <li>Must have enhance DBS. </li> </ul> Benefits of working with Qualiteach Ltd: When you work with Qualiteach, you will have access to a range of expertise and advice as well as benefits. We can provide you with: <ul> <li>Competitive pay rates</li> <li>24/7 access to a personal consultant who is an expert in Education recruitment</li> <li>Access to a huge range of roles across our network</li> <li>Ongoing training and support</li> </ul>

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