Fostering Senior Practitioner

Location: Essex

Salary: up to £42,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance

NonStop Consulting is seeking a Fostering Senior Practitioner to join a well-established Independent Fostering Agency in Essex.

This is a permanent role offering stability, with flexible home working arrangements to promote a good work-life balance.

The Benefits for the Fostering Senior Practitioner

• Competitive salary: up to £42,000 per annum
• £5,000 car allowance
• Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Supportive and friendly team and management
• Low caseload: 4 foster carers around Essex
• Generous annual leave: 30 days + bank holidays + days off between Christmas and New Year
• 8% pension contribution
• Opportunities for support, training, and career progression
• Therapeutic fostering agency
• Not-for-profit organization
• No Form Fs, no duty, no initial visits—just supervision of existing carers and support to two Supervising Social Workers

Responsibilities of the Fostering Senior Practitioner

The role involves managing a reduced caseload of 4 foster families and supporting two Supervising Social Workers within the team.

Requirements

• Experienced Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner
• Experience in fostering
• Full driving license