*Fostering Support Worker - West Bromwich

St Christopher's Fellowship; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social services sector is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to help support and oversee foster placements. This role involves planning activities for looked after children, managing support sessions, and collaborating with various professionals. The successful applicant will have experience with young people and strong communication skills, contributing to a focused, rewarding workplace.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Competitive pay and salary progression

Industry-leading training programme

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount shopping scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries.
• Good communication and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities for looked after children.
• Running support groups for children and families.
• Transporting young people to activities and appointments.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data entry

Report writing

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Fostering Support Worker working closely with the supervising social workers, local authorities and other professionals to support foster placements.

The role will involve:

• Planning and implementing appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of looked after children
• Running support groups, both for looked after children and birth children
• Providing support sessions during the day, evenings or weekends
• Transporting young people to activities and appointments and supervising family contact sessions

Applicants should have:

• Experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of administrative work including data entry and report writing
• Ability to work with challenging behaviour and resolve conflict
• Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Good communication and administrative skills and the ability to build and sustain sound professional relationships

In Return we offer:

• £23,795 to £26,507 depending on experience
• Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
• Tailored career development plan through our“St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.