Sessional Support Worker

National Fostering Agency Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and caring team as a Sessional Support Worker, dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in foster care. This role offers you the chance to make a real impact by working closely with Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers, supporting them in their vital roles. You'll engage directly with children, facilitate family contacts, and help organise events that foster community and connection. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to respond to challenges with a positive outlook, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and commitment to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people, either paid or voluntary.
• IT literate with a full driving license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support foster carers and children, facilitating contact between them and families.
• Organise events for foster carers and children, managing tasks flexibly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Crisis Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Experience working with children

Tools

IT Literacy

Driving License

Job description

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Sessional Support Worker

NFA London South

• Regionally based covering South London
• Sessional

Salary: £15 per hour

Hours: Part Time

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Full Job Description

Job Title: Sessional Support Worker

Location/Region: Regionally based covering South London

Contract Type: Sessional

Do you have experience working with children and young people on a paid or voluntary basis?

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

This is your chance to join a supportive and caring, high-achieving team at NFA London South to support children and foster carers across the South London area.

About the Group

We are part of the National Fostering Group – the UK’s largest independent fostering family.

Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. Almost all of our 32 regional fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious, and creative Sessional Support Worker to work closely with our team of Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

Your role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to the management of foster carers, supporting foster carers in their care of children, direct work with children and young people, facilitating and supervising contact between children in care and their families, organising events for foster carers and/or children on a regular or ad hoc basis, and a range of other tasks.

Who We Are Looking For

A key part of your role will be responding flexibly and quickly in times of crisis to support foster carers with the challenges of looked after young people. We want someone who focuses on the positive outcomes for our children and takes responsibility for helping improve the lives of our young people.

You will be able to work closely and cooperatively with colleagues, have good communication skills, a professional approach to working with children, young people, and foster carers, openness to extending your knowledge and skills, and a genuine desire to fulfil the responsibilities of a new and evolving role.

You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence, and your own transport.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

Hours: Full Time

Closing date: Friday, 14th February 2025