ISS Foster Carer
2 days ago
Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ISS Foster Carer to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people with challenging behaviors or complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide high-quality foster care in accordance with the principles and standards expected throughout Scotland
- Work closely with the child's family and other professionals to ensure the child's needs are met
- Manage the child's behavior by setting appropriate boundaries and promoting healthy emotional, physical, and intellectual development
- Be able to respond to the child's needs using therapeutic parenting skills
- Have an understanding of the impact of early trauma, poor attachment, and history of child abuse on a child's health and well-being
- Direct experience of caring for children and young people in a residential care setting
- SVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent
- Existing experience as a foster carer or direct work with vulnerable children and young people
- Understanding of vulnerable children and young people's varying needs and how to deal with emergency situations
- Ability to work as part of a professional care team within your own home
- Allocated supervising social worker
- Training in required and specialist courses
- At least monthly support visits
- Support to attend meetings
- Support group
- Carers newsletters
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
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