Fostering Support Worker
Company: Child Care Bureau
Location: Regionally based across West Midlands
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: up to £27,570 per annum (this includes a car allowance)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and creative 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:
1. Undertaking specific tasks in relation to supporting foster carers in their care of children.
2. Direct work with children and young people.
3. Organising events for foster carers and children on a regular basis.
4. A range of other tasks.
Who we are looking for
A key part of your role will be responding flexibly and quickly to support foster carers with the challenges of care experienced children and young people. You will also support children and young people participating in Duke of Edinburgh. You should:
1. Work closely and cooperatively with colleagues.
2. Exhibit good communication skills.
3. Maintain a professional approach to working with children, young people, and foster carers.
4. Be open to extending your knowledge and skills.
5. Have a genuine desire to fulfil the responsibilities of the support worker role.
6. Be IT literate, have a full driving licence, and your own transport.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
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.
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