Fostering Support Worker - West Yorkshire (Travel Required)

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

£4500 Car Allowance

Ongoing training and support

Health cash back scheme

Blue Light Card

Enhanced pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Employee support programmes

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to join our team serving Leeds, Bradford, York and surrounding areas.

The role requires travel across Doncaster, Bradford, Leeds, York, Hull and Lincolnshire to support foster families, carers and professionals. You will participate in children’s events, coordinate group activities, and help prepare children and young people for placements, with emphasis on recording visits and promoting health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Active listening and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Empathy and patience in interactions with children and carers
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Proficient IT skills for record keeping
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel across the region
• Right to work in the UK and eligibility for employment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participation events and group activities for children and young people
• Support the team in preparing 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
• Assist with recruitment and transport for foster care activities
• Communicate effectively with children, carers and professionals

Skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Empathy

Safeguarding knowledge

IT skills

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd. is seeking a Fostering Support Worker to join our team serving Leeds, Bradford, York and surrounding areas.

The role requires travel across Doncaster, Bradford, Leeds, York, Hull and Lincolnshire to support foster families, carers and professionals. You will participate in children’s events, coordinate group activities, and help prepare children and young people for placements, with emphasis on recording visits and promoting health and wellbeing.