Fostering Support Worker - Safehouses Fostering - Sessional

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Fostering Support Worker to join their team on a sessional basis. This role involves providing essential support to Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers, ensuring quality outcomes for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with young people. You will be part of a dedicated team, making a real difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma. If you are motivated and caring, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote the welfare of children and young people placed with Safehouses Fostering.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage own workload effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Fostering Sector

Tools

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Fostering Support Worker - Safehouses Fostering - Sessional

Safehouses Fostering is part of the Five Rivers Child Care Group. Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures. This means Safehouses can retain its unique ethos where ‘belonging’ is an essential part of our practice.

We are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support worker on a Sessional basis to provide support to our Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers throughout Oldham, Rochdale, Manchester, Tameside, Huddersfield, Salford, Trafford and all places in between.

The role requires a person who can work directly with Children, Foster Carers and other Professionals to ensure quality outcomes for Children and Young people.

Responsibilities include:
• Promote the welfare of children/young people placed with Safehouses Fostering and within Five Rivers Child Care Group as a whole.
• To be involved in the practice aspects of supporting young people in their placements and to assist in the on-going placement process.
• Work directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work, some of whom may have experienced severe trauma.
• Co-ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people, both in the home and community.
• Planning, prioritising, and managing own workload.
• Collating accurate records and creating meaningful reports.
• Supporting each young person in accordance with their care plan, and within the policies and procedures of the agency

We’re seeking a caring, passionate, and motivated individual who enjoys interacting with young people.

Candidates must be friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for providing our young people and carers with high-quality support.

You may work with Children and Young people with a range of complex needs including Learning difficulties, Autism, and Trauma.

You must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children, able to communicate effectively with children and adults.

Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary.

This is a sessional position, which could include weekends and after school hours. A full UK driving licence is required for this role as it involves extensive driving across the above areas.

For more information please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or by calling 01722 435750 option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People.

Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Fostering Support Worker - Safehouses Fostering - Sessional