Children & Young People Support Worker (Nexus Fostering)

Leaders In Care Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Independent Fostering Agency in Telford is seeking experienced Therapeutic Support Workers to provide essential support to foster families and children. This full-time role involves flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, working closely with a strong team and supportive management. Join us and make a positive impact in fostering.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Full and clean driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to foster families.
• Communicate with social workers and contribute to reports.
• Assist with events and recruitment of new foster carers.

Skills

Emotional Support

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Fostering | Supportive Home Manager | Children & Young People | £500 Refer a Friend Bonus!

Looking for the ideal support work role to get into Fostering?

Salary up to £29,705

We are currently seeking an experienced children's support workers who have a passion for fostering, to join an Outstanding rated Independent Fostering Agency based in Telford as a Therapeutic Support Worker.

You will be provide practical and emotional support to foster families and children, including one-on-one sessions, attending appointments, and helping with care plans. Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. Assist with events, recruitment of new foster carers, and planning activities. Communicate regularly with the supervising social worker and contribute to reports, meetings, and safeguarding plans.

You will also be joining a really strong close-knit team that are supervised by a longstanding and supportive management structure who will provide you with quality support as and when needed.

This role is a full time 37.5 hour / week contract, and requires some evening and weekend work, so flexibility is essential.

There are currently x2 vacancies in this team for experienced support workers. Is this a good fit for you and a friend looking to get into fostering? We pay £500 for successful referrals so reach out!

This role requires you to hold a full and clean driver’s license.

To apply for this role, email me your up to date CV [e-mail]. Or you can give me a call on 0161 240 7897.