Fostering Support Worker - Chesterfield - Maternity Cover - Part Time
Join to apply for the Fostering Support Worker - Chesterfield - Maternity Cover - Part Time role at Five Rivers. Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures.
We are seeking to appoint a Fostering Support Worker on a part‑time basis to provide support to our supervising social workers and foster carers throughout Chesterfield, Worksop, Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield and surrounding areas. The role requires a person who can work directly with children, foster carers and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Promote the welfare of children/young people placed with Five Rivers Child Care Group.
* Involve in the practice aspects of supporting young people in their placements and assist in the ongoing placement process.
* Work directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work, some of whom may have experienced severe trauma.
* Co‑ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people, both in the home and community.
* Plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
* Collate accurate records and create meaningful reports.
* Support each young person in accordance with their care plan and within the policies and procedures of the agency.
Qualifications & Experience
* Friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high‑quality support to young people and carers.
* Experience working with children and young people with complex needs, including learning difficulties, autism and trauma, is advantageous but not required.
* Excellent communication skills – able to work as a team member, achieve best outcomes for children and communicate effectively with children and adults.
* Must hold a full UK driving licence as the role involves extensive driving across the described areas.
* Part‑time position, 22 hours a week, which may include weekends and after‑school hours.
Benefits
* Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Company Pension Scheme
* Ongoing training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Refer a Foster Carer bonus
* Long Service recognition scheme
For more information please contact our recruitment team at careers@fiveriverschildcare.com or by calling 01722 435750 option 2.
Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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