Fostering Support Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to join our Fostering Team across the county. You will deliver tailored support visits, run groups and activities, assist with training and manage a caseload using a relationship-based approach underpinned by PACE.

Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent, have experience supporting vulnerable children and families, and be prepared to travel across Wiltshire.

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.
• Flexible approach and willingness to travel across Wiltshire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support visits and run groups and activities.
• Assist with training and manage a caseload using a relationship-based approach.
• Develop skills through PACE and Life Story Work training.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £35,570 - £37,563 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: 25 September 2026

Short listing date: 16 September 2026

Fostering Support Worker

Do you want to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Wiltshire? We are looking for a dedicated Support Workerto 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.

Contact details

Mary Wilford, Fostering Assistant Team Manager SEC, at [e-mail]

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

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Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.