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Peer Support Partner - Permanent Foster Care, Remote, £21,017.00

Employment Type

Part Time, Contract

Application Start Date

28-02-2024

Application End Date

06-03-2024

Location

Remote

State/County

-

Zip Code

-

Country

UK

Work Style

Remote

Industry

Category

Position

Experience

-

Education

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Description

ROLE PROFILE

Below is the general description for the role - please download our application pack and application form for full details, and an overview of the recruitment process. To apply, please upload your completed application form at the bottom of this page under Other Attachment.

ROLE PROFILE

 

JOB TITLE:

Peer Support Partner (Permanent Foster Care)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

PATH Clinician

HOURS OF WORK:

                          14 hours per week

LOCATION:

Home based

DURATION:

SALARY / GRADE:

Permanent, 1 year post, with the potential to extend

dependant on funding

Grade 2.4; £21,017 FTE 

 

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

·        PATH Clinicians

·        PATH Co-ordinators

·        Permanent Foster Carers accessing PATH services

·        Wider AUK team

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Supporting the PATH delivery of therapeutic services, the Peer Support Partner role is responsible for providing direct peer support to permanent foster carers (including face to face, telephone, online), working closely with other stakeholders and Adoption UK staff to help them access support services in line with their support plan.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Provide peer support to Permanent Foster Carers, including acting as the named first line of support, assisting them to access Pathway Programmes and other services as directed and supporting foster carers in their application of learning.

·        To co-facilitate groups delivered within PATH, under supervision of PATH clinical co-facilitator.

·        To communicate effectively and sensitively with foster carers being supported, wherever they are in their process.

·        Develop a knowledge of support services available to foster carers from Adoption UK and other organisations, as well as current policy and practice, and impart that information to the foster carers on how best to access these services.

·        Work collaboratively with all members of the PATH team, as required, to help Adoption UK ensure foster carers receive services in line with their support plan. Working on behalf of foster carers, where necessary and, in cases where foster carers may be struggling, to escalate concerns to senior staff as indicated and required.

·        Contribute to and maintain accurate records for those using the service, on Adoption UK systems and ensuring compliance with both GDPR and Adoption Support Agency regulatory requirements.

·        Contribute to team meetings and events, sharing knowledge and experience.

·        To have input into Adoption UK’s policy matters, strategies and business planning as part of the organisation’s policy on inclusive and consultative practice.

·        Participate in supervisory discussions on a regular basis and an annual appraisal with the appointed line manager.

·        Join in regular group case support discussions with Adoption UK’s professional supervisor/counsellor as arranged.

·        To join in staff training as deemed necessary.

·        Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children with whom they have contact or for whom they are responsible and escalating concerns in line with the agreed safeguarding and escalation policy.

·        To carry out such other duties as may be deemed necessary by the relevant Adoption UK manager/director, subject to time, commensurate with salary and by agreement with the post holder.

 

Person Specification criteria

 

Knowledge

 And

 Experience

·        Personal experience as a permanent foster carer of at least five years (essential)

·        Sound knowledge of permanent foster care issues, or strong interest in developing                such knowledge.

·       Sound knowledge of safeguarding and experience of applying procedures, or                           willingness to learn

 

Qualifications

and

Education

 

 

                             ·     General standard of high school education or equivalent experience in the                                workplace (essential)

Skills

and

Abilities

·        Work on own initiative; self-directing, flexible and able to work purposefully from home.

·        Good interpersonal and communications skills.

·        Good, empathic listening skills, able to deal with issues of significant trauma and loss.

·        Ability to organise and hold meetings/discussions, including online using platforms              such as Teams or Zoom.

·        Basic IT skills (e.g., email and word-processing).

·        Ability to work with families and professionals to understand key sector issues and              the needs of the permanent foster care community.

 

   Accountability 

•        To provide and access support to carers, via face to face, telephone, and virtually, In line with their care plan where applicable

                    •        Able to work independently, make appropriate decisions and escalate, raise                             concerns with senior managers where necessary

 

Behaviours

•        Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values and mission in all interactions with external stakeholders.

•        Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.

•        Contributes to an open and honest culture

•        Encourages challenge and creativity, transparency and consistency.

•        Leads by example.

•        Offers outstanding service to members.

•        Promotes cross functional team working, sharing skills and knowledge

•        Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.

•        Valuing the opinion of other. Treating colleagues and other stakeholders with respect.

•        Takes pride in own development, committed to achieving high standards and agreed objectives.

This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation. Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

 

Downloads
Employee Application Form.docx Diversity Monitoring Form.docx Candidate Pack Peer Support Partner (PFC) Feb 24.pdf