Flexible Family Support Worker for Children

Anchor Foster Care; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Anchor Foster Care Services is seeking a Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team. You will plan, deliver, and support high-quality activities and interventions for children and young people, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and educationally.

Alongside direct work, you will co-ordinate service delivery, ensuring activities, support packages, and family time sessions run smoothly and align with agency standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in childcare or equivalent experience required.
• NVQ Level 3 in childcare desirable.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Direct work with children and young people, including mentoring and activity planning.
• Coordinate and oversee service delivery with colleagues and external partners.
• Support foster families and manage family time sessions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation of fostering services.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Driving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in childcare

NVQ Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Anchor Foster Care Services is seeking a Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team. You will plan, deliver, and support high-quality activities and interventions for children and young people, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and educationally.

Alongside direct work, you will co-ordinate service delivery, ensuring activities, support packages, and family time sessions run smoothly and align with agency standards.