Fostering Support Worker

Olive Branch Fostering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Fostering Support Worker in Leeds, dedicated to supporting foster families and making a difference in children's lives. This full-time position involves hands-on work providing essential support to ensure stable placements for children, making a meaningful impact in their futures.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Leave – paid day off for your birthday!

Good Health Days – extra leave for no sickness in 6 months

Refer-a-Friend scheme with a cash reward

24/7 access to employee support services

Auto-enrolment pension

Learning & development opportunities

Optional private healthcare

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in child-centered settings is essential.
• A full driving licence and willingness to use your own vehicle are required.
• Knowledge of The Children’s Act 1989 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to foster families and children.
• Help ensure children stay engaged and placements remain stable.
• Assist with practical and emotional support for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Child-centered approach

Flexibility

Engaging personality

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Fostering Support Worker

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Job details

Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Date posted 31/03/2025 Job reference REQ00471

Job description

Job Title:Fostering Support Worker
Salary:from £24,638
Location:Leeds
Working Pattern:Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, 10am – 6pm, Monday-Friday

Make a Difference as a Fostering Support Worker!

Unity Foster Care is on the lookout for a passionate, dedicated Fostering Support Worker to join our team in Leeds. If you’re eager to support foster families and make a lasting impact on children’s lives, we want to hear from you!

The Role:
In this role, you'll provide hands-on support to foster families and the children in their care, helping them thrive. From offering practical assistance to providing emotional support, your work will be vital in ensuring children stay engaged and placements remain stable. The role is child-focused, with duties primarily involving direct work with children and young people.

What We’re Looking For:

• A full driving licence and willingness to use your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and early mornings when necessary
• A positive, engaging approach to working with children and young people
• Experience in child-centered settings
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
• A fun, energetic, and approachable personality
• Experience in fostering, child safeguarding, or knowledge of The Children’s Act 1989 is a plus

Why Work With Us?

• 28 days annual leaveplus bank holidays
• Birthday Leave– paid day off for your birthday!
• Good Health Days– extra leave for no sickness in 6 months
• Refer-a-Friendscheme with a cash reward
• 24/7 access to employee support services
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• Optionalprivate healthcare
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Workscheme
• Enhancedmaternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now to join Unity Foster Care and help create brighter futures for children in care!

*Unity Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. All successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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