Fostering Support Worker | Child & Family Welfare

Wigan Council; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Staff rewards and benefits

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a passionate Fostering Support Worker to help kinship carers and prospective guardians provide stability for children who cannot live with their parents. You will prioritise safeguarding, assess needs, and build strong, supportive relationships with carers and colleagues.

You will join a proactive team of Supervising Social Workers and Fostering Support Workers, delivering a child-centred service within a blended working pattern that may include home, office, or

Qualifications

• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to engage carers and build robust relationships with colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support Kinship Foster Carers and prospective Special Guardians to a high standard.
• Prioritise safeguarding and stability for children within family networks.
• Engage with colleagues to deliver a child-focused service and innovative solutions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Wigan Council is seeking a passionate Fostering Support Worker to help kinship carers and prospective guardians provide stability for children who cannot live with their parents. You will prioritise safeguarding, assess needs, and build strong, supportive relationships with carers and colleagues.

You will join a proactive team of Supervising Social Workers and Fostering Support Workers, delivering a child-centred service within a blended working pattern that may include home, office, or