Fostering Support Worker - 4-Day Week & Travel

National Fostering Group; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Bonus schemes

Pension scheme

Family leave

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Vista benefits

Job summary

National Fostering Group is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to cover Central Scotland, with the office base in Grangemouth and travel across the region to support foster carers and children in care.

You will work closely with Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers, delivering direct work with children and organising regular events, contributing to positive outcomes for vulnerable young people. A full driving licence and own transport are required.

Qualifications

• Responding flexibly and quickly to support foster carers with challenges.
• Focus on positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Willingness to work with colleagues and communicate professionally.
• IT literate and hold a full driving licence with own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support foster carers in caring for children and young people.
• Direct work with children and young people.
• Organise events for foster carers and children regularly.
• Perform a range of other related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Driving licence

Job description

National Fostering Group is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to cover Central Scotland, with the office base in Grangemouth and travel across the region to support foster carers and children in care.

You will work closely with Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers, delivering direct work with children and organising regular events, contributing to positive outcomes for vulnerable young people. A full driving licence and own transport are required.