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Job Title: Business Support Administrator
Salary: Starting from £23,400 (pro-rata)
Location: Leeds
Working Pattern: Part-time (15hrs per week), permanent

Unity Foster Care is currently seeking a talented and experienced Business Support Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to our Fostering Service.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing effective support to the fostering panel, maintaining office filing systems, and using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience within an administrative role and strong IT skills. Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, are essential, as is the ability to organise and be responsible for your own workload and meeting deadlines. A willingness to learn and undertake professional training where necessary is also required, as well as a sound knowledge of legislation relating to confidentiality, specifically GDPR. A Business Admin Level 3 qualification is desirable.

At Unity Foster Care, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and inclusive work environment, as well as competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and are eager to grow and develop your skills and expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join our team today and become a part of a group dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care.

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 earns you an additional day off!
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
• Comprehensive employee assistance platform with 24/7 access to advice and support
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• Optional private healthcare scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave/shared parental leave
• Everyone is welcome

Diversity and inclusion are the principles for how we build our teams and Unity Foster Care 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.

*Unity Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Job Title: Fostering Support Worker
Salary: £23,400
Location: North East
Working Pattern: Part-Time, 20 hours per week, with the need for evening and weekend flexibility.

Unity Foster Care is excited to offer an opportunity for a Fostering Support Worker. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to become part of our team in the North East, covering Teesside, Durham, North Yorkshire and Newcastle.

The Role:

In the role of Fostering Support Worker, you will support foster families and the children or young people in their care, addressing their unique needs. You will provide a comprehensive support service, providing practical assistance and emotional support to families facing temporary or long-term challenges, ensuring that children remain in their placements and are actively engaged. Your duties will be varied, but you will primarily work directly with children and young people.

No specific qualifications are needed for this role; however, candidates should possess a strong foundational education, outstanding communication skills, and experience in working with children and young people. Knowledge of fostering, child safeguarding procedures, the rights of young people, and the Children's Act 1989 is desirable. This position is especially suitable for student social workers, teachers, youth workers, or those in similar professions.

What We're Looking For:

• A full driving licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes
• Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings, and evenings when necessary
• A positive approach to engaging with children and young people
• Experience in child-centered environments
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• An outgoing, approachable, committed, energetic, fun, and creative personality

Why Work With 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 earns you an additional day off!
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
• Comprehensive employee assistance platform with 24/7 access to advice and support
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• Optional private healthcare scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Optional enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave/shared parental leave
  
  

* Unity Foster Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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