Programme Officer - Fostering Kinship Support
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000
Hours: 35
Location: This role is based in Northern Ireland. We offer hybrid working and we have an office in Belfast. The successful candidate must be able to travel to the Belfast office as needed as well as attend events and activities across Northern Ireland.
Who we are
The Fostering Network is the UK's leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives, experiences and outcomes for children and young people, and their carers and families. The successful candidate will hold a third level qualification in youth work, sociology, psychology, community work, social work or equivalent, and will have a minimum of one year's experience actively supporting children and young people. They will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience of encouraging the engagement and participation of children and young people and demonstrate the ability to work in a trauma-informed setting, with a solution focused approach.
What you'll be doing
The Programme Officer will work with the Fostering Kinship Support Project Co-ordinator to support children, young people, kinship foster carers and the wider kinship family group through delivery of training, nurture-based activities, learning programmes and family activities. Fostering Kinship Support is a regional programme, and as such the post-holder will work across Northern Ireland, collaborating with voluntary and statutory agencies to embed and develop the programme. The Programme Officer will work to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, encourage participation and support quality delivery of the programme in line with project aims and objectives.
What we can offer you:
* 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
* A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
* Enhanced sick pay
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
* Pension and life assurance
* Contribution to eye tests and lenses
* Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
* If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant.
* If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process.
* We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share.
Ready to apply?
To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@ CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 5pm
Shortlisting date: Friday 28th March 2025
Interview date: Monday 7th April / Tuesday 8th April 2025
Interview location: Online via Teams
We look forward to hearing from you!
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