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Project Worker - Mockingbird
Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers. You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care
Position: Project Worker – Mockingbird
Salary: £32,480 – £37,555 per annum
Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date: 31st October
Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC)
About the Role
As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community.
You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model.
This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families.
About You
We're seeking individuals who are:
1. Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children’s services.
2. Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care.
3. Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams.
4. Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly.
5. Familiar with children’s social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage).
6. Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Essential:
7. Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person.
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
10. Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK.
Desirable:
11. Understanding of the Mockingbird model.
12. Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies.
13. Lived experience of the care system.
The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis.
About the Organisation
As the UK’s leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children’s lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters.
What We Offer
14. 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
15. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
16. Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
17. Pension scheme and life assurance
18. Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
19. Season ticket loan
20. Eye care contributions
Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker,
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.