Fostering Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Devizes; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Fostering Team, providing practical and therapeutic support to children in care and foster carers across the county. You'll deliver tailored support visits, run groups and activities, assist with training and manage a caseload using a relationship-based approach underpinned by PACE, Life Story Work training opportunities will be available.

A flexible approach and willingness to travel across Wiltshire are essential;

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across Wiltshire and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support visits to children in care and foster carers.
• Run groups and activities and assist with training.
• Manage a caseload using a relationship-based approach underpinned by PACE.
• PACE and Life Story Work training opportunities for skill development.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexible travel

Education

NVQ Level 4 / equivalent

Job description

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Wiltshire? We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our Fostering Team, providing practical and therapeutic support to children in care and foster carers across the county. The successful candidate will deliver tailored support visits, run groups and activities, assist with training and manage a caseload using a relationship-based approach underpinned by PACE. You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills through PACE and Life Story Work training.

You will hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification, or equivalent experience and have experience supporting vulnerable children and families. You will have knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding and child protection, alongside strong communication and relationship-building skills. A flexible approach and willingness to travel across Wiltshire and occasionally beyond are essential. Join our supportive team and help children and foster families achieve positive outcomes.

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