Hive Carer Support Worker (Fostering)

Hampshire County Council; Hedge End; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council recherche un Hive Carer Support Worker (HCSW) pour soutenir les familles d'accueil au sein de leur réseau. Vous serez responsable de l'organisation des groupes de soutien, de la formation et de l'accompagnement des familles, tout en contribuant à l'expansion du modèle Hampshire Hive. Ce poste flexible exige une expérience en tant que famille d'accueil et offre la possibilité de travailler à temps partiel, tout en ayant un impact significatif sur la vie des familles d'accueil.

Benefits

Programme d'induction complet

Bons de voyage sans intérêt

Politique familiale

Qualifications

• Expérience significative en tant que famille d'accueil.
• Engagement envers le développement personnel.
• Capacité à travailler de manière flexible.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien individuel aux familles d'accueil.
• Organiser et diriger des groupes de soutien et des événements familiaux.
• Promouvoir le développement du modèle Hampshire Hive.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC621642
Salary Range:£32,149 - £35,241 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £21,723 - £23,812 per annum)
Work Location:Dorset
Hours per week: 25 (to be worked flexibly based upon the needs of the Hive between 07:00-22:00 Monday - Saturday)
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:18 July 2025
Interview Date:24 July 2025

We're Recruiting!
Since their creation, Hampshire’s Hives have been extremely popular with many of our foster carers. In fact, we know that some of our new foster carers chose Fostering Hampshire Children because they were keen to be part of a Hive community and we are delighted that there are now 380 families in Hampshire’s 27 Hives.

This Hive will cover additional support to our Hampshire Fostering families within the Dorset and surrounding areas. If you live in or close to the Dorset area and are interested in applying to become a HCSW, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

The Hive Carer Support Worker (HCSW)will take on the role of co-ordinating and supporting the foster families who are part of their support network (Hive).

They should be able to respond to all sorts of fostering concerns and be able to offer advice and provide emotional and practical support to the foster families in their network.

The Hive Carer Support Worker will work in the best interests of the child and alongside those professionals involved in the child’s care.

The long-term aim is to implement Hives across Hampshire over time, meaning the location and size of the Hives will vary depending on the needs in the area, and the areas where candidates are based.

Hive Carer Support Worker Ben has shared what a day in the life of a HCSW can look like and how they balance the role with fostering.

This role is primarily remote, however, occasional attendance at our office located at Totton Hub in Totton is required.

What you’ll do:

As a Hive Foster Carer Support Worker, you’ll provide one-to-one mentoring and practical support to foster carers within your Hive, helping to strengthen placements and prevent breakdowns. You’ll organise and lead support groups and family events, plan training sessions, and work closely with professionals to support children in care. The role also involves contributing to recruitment efforts, delivering training, supporting fellow Hive workers, and engaging in ongoing development of the Hampshire Hive model all while maintaining your own professional growth.

What we’re looking for:

• You must be a current Foster carer with significant experience to apply and remain a foster carer to continue in the role.
• This role has been designed to be flexible, so you can work at times that suit you and the carers in your Hive.
• We are open to considering applications for reduced hours/job sharing, if you’re interested in the role, but feel unable to commit to 25 hours a week.
• You are not required to keep a spare bedroom, or to provide day care or respite care for the carers in your Hive. All Hive families are encouraged to support one another with day care and overnight stays, and HCSWs play a key role in helping to match families in need of support with others in the Hive.
• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
• Great satisfaction from supporting fostering families.
• Commitment to personal development.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.