Fostering Support Worker: Help Children & Carers Thrive

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

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;