Fostering Support Worker – Travel & Child Wellbeing

Five Rivers; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance (£4,500)

Ongoing training and support

Health benefits (Simply Health)

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme (4% employer)

Refer a friend bonus

Long service recognition

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care is hiring a Fostering Support Worker to cover the Leeds/Bradford/ York area. You will travel across Doncaster, Bradford, Leeds, York, Hull and Lincolnshire to support foster families and participate in group activities with children and carers.

The role involves preparing children for placements, recording visits, and promoting health and wellbeing, with evenings/weekends possible and a focus on safeguarding and empathetic support.

Qualifications

• Active listening and empathy are essential.
• Proficient IT skills for recording and communication.
• Teamwork and clear communication with families and carers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate group activities and participate in children’s events.
• Prepare children and young people for foster care placements.
• Record visits and one-to-one sessions accurately.
• Promote health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Five Rivers Child Care is hiring a Fostering Support Worker to cover the Leeds/Bradford/ York area. You will travel across Doncaster, Bradford, Leeds, York, Hull and Lincolnshire to support foster families and participate in group activities with children and carers.

The role involves preparing children for placements, recording visits, and promoting health and wellbeing, with evenings/weekends possible and a focus on safeguarding and empathetic support.