Contract Type: Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week,
with some weekend and evening work
We are looking to recruit a Fostering Support Worker working closely with the supervising social workers, local authorities, and other professionals to support foster placements.
The role will involve:
* Planning and implementing appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of looked after children
* Running support groups, both for looked after children and birth children
* Providing support sessions during the day, evenings or weekends
* Transporting young people to activities and appointments and supervising family contact sessions
Applicants should have:
* Experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
* Experience of administrative work including data entry and report writing
* Ability to work with challenging behaviour and resolve conflict
* Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries
* Good communication and administrative skills and the ability to build and sustain sound professional relationships
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