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02.06.2025
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17.07.2025
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Job Description:
About the Role
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
In Return we offer:
* £23,795 to £26,507 depending on experience
* Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.
* Tailored career development plan through our“St Christopher’s Academy”.
* A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
* 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
* Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
* Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
* BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
* Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
* Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
* Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
* Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
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