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
* GBP750 homeworking allowance
* 45p per mile mileage
* 30+ days annual leave + bank holidays
* Virtual GP and wellbeing support
* Strong focus on work:life balance
* Ongoing training and career development

NonStop 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 licence

This role offers flexibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to be part of a child:focused, non:profit organisation.

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