Fostering Support Worker - Hive Community Lead

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampshire Hives is seeking a Fostering Support Worker (Hive Carer) to coordinate and support foster families across the local Hive. You will strengthen fostering communities and work with carers and professionals to ensure the needs and best interests of children are central.

The role requires a current foster carer, willingness to travel within your Hive area, and strong communication skills to build supportive relationships with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be a current foster carer, committed to continuing in this role.
• Ability to travel regularly within your local Hive area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships.
• Confident in offering emotional, practical, and peer support to foster carers.
• Organised, proactive and flexible with ability to respond to varied fostering situations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for foster families, providing advice, reassurance and problem solving.
• Promote peer support within the Hive by matching families for day or overnight care.
• Organise and lead events and activities, including support groups and family events.
• Work in the best interests of children and young people alongside social workers and professionals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hive model across the county.

Job description

Hampshire Hives is seeking a Fostering Support Worker (Hive Carer) to coordinate and support foster families across the local Hive. You will strengthen fostering communities and work with carers and professionals to ensure the needs and best interests of children are central.

The role requires a current foster carer, willingness to travel within your Hive area, and strong communication skills to build supportive relationships with families and professionals.