National Fostering Group
Location
Grangemouth, Falkirk | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Office based- Grangemouth Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time/ 25 hours per week Salary: £15,600 per annum (plus £1000 car allowance) Have you got experience of working with children and young people on a paid or voluntary basis? If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you! This is an amazing opportunity to join the National Fostering Group as a Support Worker with Fostering Relations. About the Group We are part of the National Fostering Group – the UK’s largest independent fostering family. Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. Almost all our 32 regional fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh, and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’, it is perhaps not surprising that more people choose to foster with our fostering agencies than any other fostering provider in the UK. About the Role We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and creative Team Support Worker to work closely with our team of Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people in foster. Your role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to the management of foster carers, supporting foster carers in their care of children, direct work with children and young people, facilitating and supervising contact family time between children in care and their families, organising events for foster carers and/or children on a regular or ad hoc basis, and a range of other tasks. Who we are looking for A key part of your role will be responding flexibly and quickly in times of crisis to support foster carers with the challenges of care experienced children and young people. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and take responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people.You will also assist with Duke of Edinburgh. You will be able to work closely and cooperatively with colleagues, have good communication skills, a professional approach to working with children, young people and foster carers, openness to extending your knowledge and skills – and a genuine desire to fulfil the responsibilities of a new and evolving role. You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence and your own transport. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)Job tags
Salary
£15.6k per annum
