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We currently have a vacancy for a Fostering Support Officer in the Countywide Fostering Service for team 1, which is based primarily in the North of the County. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing support to supervising social workers and foster carers for the annual review process, which supports children and young people in care.
The tasks asked of the successful candidate will be varied but will include:
1. Being the consistent point of contact for foster carers, supervising social workers, and other agencies.
2. Arranging and monitoring annual reviews and associated tasks such as verifying DBS’s.
3. Arranging payments, supporting with training requests, and the distribution of key communications to foster carers and various agencies.
The ideal candidate will need to be approachable, enthusiastic, and flexible, as there may be some occasional work outside of office hours. In addition, the successful candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, have excellent recording and organisational skills, as well as an excellent knowledge of ICT packages including Excel, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Some knowledge of safeguarding children and children in care would be desirable.
In return, we can offer a supportive, stable, and friendly team environment with opportunities for further development, networking, and training.
You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle; a taxi service will be provided where disability precludes, as you will be expected to travel within the county.
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
The Fostering North Team is currently based at Chancery Lane, Retford. However, there are plans to move to another building/area of Retford at some point in the future. Currently, we offer flexible/hybrid working, dependent on the needs of the team.
If you would like more information or for an informal discussion about the advertised post, please contact the following individuals:
Rochelle Wallace, Team Manager: 0115 8546007
Email: Rochelle.wallace@nottscc.gov.uk
Sally Madigan, Senior Fostering Support Officer: 0115 80 40 255
Email: Sally.madigan@nottscc.gov.uk
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
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Other
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