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Covering Yorkshire & the North East, Unity Foster Care is a child-focused fostering agency with a proven history of providing high quality support to both the foster carers and our team!

With flexible working, generous pay and excellent support, joining Unity Foster Care couldn't be easier! Just check out the job descriptions below, and send your CV!

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Current vacancies at Unity Foster Care!

Independent Social Worker Form F Assessors

JOB DESCRIPTION - Independent Social Worker Form F Assessors

Salary: Competitive Rates

Location: Leeds/Darlington

Unity Foster Care an Independent Fostering Agency are looking for self-employed Form F assessors to join their growing team!

Mileage paid
Enhanced DBS required
Recognised professional social work qualification. (DipSW or equivalent) required
Social Work England registration
Good knowledge of Child Care legislation which includes the Children Act 1989, Fostering and Adoption Act 2002, the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services, and Fostering Services Regulations.

You will ideally have experience in completing Form F Assessments, however as our experienced team will provide support and guidance throughout both the assessment process and Panel presentation, we also welcome applications from all social work qualified professionals with sound assessment skills and a strong safeguarding background.

For further information apply today and our team will be in touch to talk you through the role!

We have vacancies available in the following areas:

Leeds
Darlington

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Deputy Team Manager

Job title: Deputy Area Manager

Salary: £40,170 - £46,350

Location: Leeds

Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5hrs per week), permanent.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Team Manager to join the team at Unity Foster Care. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated social worker to be based at ourLeeds office.

The Role

As Deputy Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager to provide range of tasks necessary for the recruitment, assessment, training, support and supervision of foster carers, ensuring all children/young people's outcomes are improving in placement.

Key duties:

To operate within current legislation, regulations and guidance set out for Fostering Services.
To support the Team Manager and the local team through consultation, supervision and discussion and to deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.
To provide support and advice to the local staff team and attend meetings as allocated by the Team Manager.
To participate in the active recruitment of foster carers.
To undertake assessments of foster carers and present written reports to the fostering panel.
To assist in preparation training for prospective foster carers.
To participate and present post-approval training for foster carers.
To undertake office based duties and the matching of both emergency and planned referrals to available fostering households.
To take part in the local out of hours support and advice service for foster carers.
To cover the supervision of foster carers and the children and young people placed with them, providing a high level of supervision and support as and when required.
To participate actively in supervision and continue to develop skills and knowledge in relation to the field of childcare and fostering.
To ensure that all administration required for placements is undertaken efficiently and promptly, keeping accurate and up to date records of visits to foster carers, meetings, significant occurrences etc.
To co-operate and communicate fully with Local Authority staff as appropriate.
To ensure prompt and procedurally correct response to any safeguarding matter in any context.
To participate in the procedure for annual and other reviews of fosters carers.
To operate as a full team member, co-operating with demands of agency and other staff
To provide supervision to student social workers undertaking professional training and assigned to this agency.
To provide supervision to newly qualified Social Workers completing their post qualification AYSE training.
To provide supervision of other staff as delegated by the Team Manager.
To maintain client confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and other guidance.
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions and co-operate with managers to enable them to carry out their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Employees have equal responsibility with the company for health and safety at work.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and you are expected to share this commitment.
To undertake any other duties that could reasonably fall within the scope of this post

What we’re looking for…

Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree and current SWE registration
Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS
Have experience in children’s services and foster care delivery
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
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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Business Support Administrator

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

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Support Worker

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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As a rapidly expanding independent fostering agency, we're always on the lookout for amazing people to join our team! If your job role isn't listed but you think you'd make a great addition to our team, just send your CV using the form below!

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