Family support worker

Fostering Recruitment Officer / Family Support Worker

Location: Home-based (with regional travel)

Successful candidate is ideally based in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham

Salary: Competitive + benefits (permanent role)

Benefits:

Home-based, flexible working
£750 homeworking allowance
45p per mile mileage
30+ days annual leave + bank holidays
Virtual GP & wellbeing support
Strong focus on work-life balance
Ongoing training and career developmentNonStop Care is working with a national, non-profit fostering organisation to recruit a Fostering Recruitment Officer / Family Support Worker. This is a unique opportunity combining community engagement, recruitment, and hands-on support to foster families and young people.

We are seeking someone located in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham and immediate surrounding area. Travel required across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings.

About the role - Family support worker / Fostering recruitment officer

This is a varied, people-focused position where you will work closely with both prospective and existing foster carers, while also supporting children and young people.

You will play a key role in attracting and assessing new carers, as well as providing ongoing practical and emotional support. The role involves attending community events, building relationships, and contributing to positive outcomes within fostering.

Key Responsibilities

Engage and support prospective foster carers through the recruitment process
Attend and help run community and recruitment events
Provide practical and emotional support to foster families
Work directly with children and young people where required
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Promote fostering within the local community

Please apply if you have:

Experience in fostering, social care, or family support
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A passion for supporting children and families
Ability to work independently in a home-based role
Flexibility to travel and attend occasional evening/weekend events
Full UK driving licenceThis role offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to be part of a child-focused, non-profit organisation.

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