Job Title: Support Worker
Salary: £24,638 - £29,705 DOE (Pro Rata)
Location: North East
Working Pattern: Part-Time, 22.5 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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