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Job reference REQ00565 Date posted 27/04/2026 Application closing date Blank Location Rawtenstall Salary Blank Package Blank Contractual hours Blank Basis Fixed Term/Full Time Job category/type Support Worker Attachments Blank
Education Support Worker
Salary:£26,300 per annum
Location:Rawtenstall, Lancashire
Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Mon – Fri but flexibility required to include some evenings and weekends when the need arises.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker to join the team at Olive Branch Fostering. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated support worker to be based at our Rawtenstall Office.
The Role
As Family Support Worker you will be supporting the fostering household and children/young people in placement, according to their needs as defined by the Placement Plan. You will work closely with the Supervising Social Worker and Area Manager to enhance placement stability and to build positive relationships with the children/young people and fostering household.
Team work is key to this role and you will collaborate with the foster families, children/young people and the wider team to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will contribute to the organisation of engaging activities for our Foster Families and children/young people, as well as providing support when required at meetings regarding our children/young people.
What we’re looking for…
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
* Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS
* Experience working with Children & Young people
* In depth Knowledge of Cultural Diversity and working in partnership with people and communities.
* A good understanding of the needs of looked after children
* Share a commitment to Equal Opportunities in all work practices and to improving the lives of Looked After Children.
Why work for us?
* Generous Annual Leave - 28 days PLUS your Bank Holiday Entitlement
* Birthday Leave - a paid day off for your birthday
* Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6 month period and get an additional day off!
* Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7
* Auto Enrolment Pension
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Optional Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave.
Everyone is welcome at Olive Branch Fostering
Diversity and inclusion are the principles for how we build our teams and Olive Branch Fostering strives to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued and celebrated. We want a workforce which represents the communities we serve and work to ensure no applicant or employee is treated unfairly on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion or identity. We recognise and value the individual differences and contributions of all employees and believe that by working together we can achieve equality for all.
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