Family Support

3 weeks ago


Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT Full time

Salary: £25,989 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance per annum

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week -

Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Location: Homebased working across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas

As a 'not for profit' organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work-life balance for all our employees so they can give excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma-informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join TACT East Midlands in a new role as a Family Support & Community Engagement Worker and be part of an exciting project which aims to promote community engagement for TACT as a fostering agency, through developing links with local healthcare providers, religious leaders, education establishments and leisure groups in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area, to develop better awareness and visibility of TACT as a fostering agency and promote our foster carer recruitment in the area.

In addition, the Family Support & Community Engagement Worker will work alongside other professionals, in developing links and relationships with the foster families in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area to identify and respond to their support needs, and will be leading on the establishment of a TACT Carer Support Hub which will support carers who look after children with complex needs with stay over breaks.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the Family Support & Community Engagement Worker will include:

  • To support the foster carer recruitment in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area to develop a 'TACT Carer Support Hub' that will bring foster carers together to support each other and provide more family support and breaks from caring.
  • To engage foster carers to raise TACT's profile in the community and recruit more carers in the locality.
  • To support carers in the Hub who look after children with complex needs so that children can benefit from stable family life.
  • To offer practical and emotional support to TACT foster families, including trauma-informed and solution-focused interventions and strategies which will involve supporting foster families to strengthen and develop their skills and knowledge relevant to supporting children with complex needs.

    TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
    • 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
    • Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
    • Family friendly policies.
    • Homeworking 'bundle' including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
    • Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
    • An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
    • Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
    • Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
    • Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

      An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

      Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 23rd June 2024

      Interview Date: Monday, 1st July 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

      Safeguarding is everyone's business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT's commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT's young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT's safeguarding policies.

      We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

      TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.


  • Family Support

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) Full time

    Family Support & Community Engagement Worker - FTC - 12 MonthsWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Salary: £25,989 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance per annumHours & Contract: 35 Hours per week -Fixed Term...

  • Family Support

    2 days ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT Full time

    Salary: £25,989 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance per annumHours: 35 Hours per weekFixed Term Contract - 12 MonthsLocation: Homebased working across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areasAs a 'not for profit' organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we...

  • Family Support

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) Full time

    Family Support & Community Engagement Worker - FosteringWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Job Title: Family Support & Community Engagement WorkerSalary: £21,391 per annum (£20,791 Salary plus £600 Homeworking...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full time

    Job Information Are you passionate about ensuring new parents are supported to have good mental health and a strong relationship with their baby? If so, we have fantastic opportunities to be part of Northumberland's Family Hub development across Northumberland.Successful applicants will be part of a service which is rapidly developing to support families...

  • Credit Controller

    4 weeks ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Trinity Business Support Full time

    Trinity Business Support are currently looking to recruit a part-time accounts clerk to join our team. Due to continued growth, twinned with new account wins, we are now looking to add this role to our family run business. Job Duties include:Using online systems to collate correct information for works carried out Working with customers to request relevant...

  • Credit Controller

    1 month ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Trinity Business Support Full time

    Trinity Business Support are currently looking to recruit a part-time accounts clerk to join our team. Due to continued growth, twinned with new account wins, we are now looking to add this role to our family run business. Job Duties include:Using online systems to collate correct information for works carried out Working with customers to request relevant...

  • Accounts Clerk

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Trinity Business Support Full time

    Trinity Business Support are currently looking to recruit a part-time accounts clerk to join our team.Due to continued growth, twinned with new account wins, we are now looking to add this role to our family run business.Job Duties include: Using online systems to collate correct information for works carried out Working with customers to request relevant...

  • Asd Support Blyth

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    Protocol Education are currently recruiting experienced Learning Support Asstants within the Northumberland. The schools we work with offer prospective teaching assistants the opportunity to work all ages such as early years, primary and secondary students and will provide training throughout the role. This particular school are looking for individuals who...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full time

    Job IntroductionSocial work support assistant, Adult Social Care - fulltime (37 hours), permanentIf you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Social Work Support Assistant to work in our Care and Support Team based in Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth.About the role:As a key worker for adults...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for 1 Band 5 Primary Mental Health Worker (CAMHS clinicians) to work into the West of the County (based in Hexham).This posts is available due to the expansion of the early intervention and prevention offers to children and young people across the County. The role will provide initial...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Four Seasons Health Care Full time

    Regional Bank - Senior Care AssistantWorking as a Regional Bank Senior Care Assistant you will support the running of the overall care team and work with others across the shift to ensure continuity of services to our residents. You will create a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment and build relationships with both residents and their families....


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) Full time

    Fostering Recruitment Social Worker - Part TimeWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Salary -£24,407 per annum + £510 Homeworking Allowance per annumHours -24 Hours Per WeekContract -FTC - 12 MonthsLocation...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom TACT Full time

    Salary - £24,407 per annum + £510 Homeworking Allowance per annumHours - 24 Hours Per WeekContract - FTC - 12 MonthsLocation – Home-based with travel required to visit foster families located across Scotland with focus on Dundee/AngusTravel also requires attending staff meetings and team away days.As a 'not for profit' organisation, TACT puts the needs...

  • Retail HR Officer

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom James Hall & Co Full time

    Retail HR Officer - Northeast basedJames Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 600 SPAR stores.We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 3000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise and family...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Changing Lives Full time

    About usChanging Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.Our services across the country...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

    Support Worker for a young boy near Blyth part time 12 per hour - FTE £23.4K:I am a 9-year-old young man who lives at home with my family in Bebside, near Blyth. I am looking for somebody to help me have some time away from my family enjoying activities both at home and in the community.I am autistic with ADHD and Chromosome Deletion, so I need a little bit...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Bupa Care Homes Full time

    Care AssistantBupaRidley ParkCare Homeoff Forster St, Plessey Rd, Blyth NE24 3BGOutstanding CQC ratingOur hours are flexible, so we make shifts work around your life and your commitments.£ £11.35per hour dependent upon experience and qualificationsFree parking, DBS payment covered and hot meal on shiftShift patterns: 8am - 8pm or 8pm - 8amWe also offer a...


  • Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Aimrange North East Limited Full time

    Job Title: Accounts & Business Support Administrator (Part time - 3 days per week, Mon-Wed, 8.00 am pm).We are seeking a dedicated Accounts & Business Support Administrator to join Aimrange, a family-owned business with a longstanding commitment to excellence. With a starting salary, which is negotiable, of £16,000 per annum, for a 24 hour week, this...

  • Retail Supervisor

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Farmfoods Full time

    Retail Supervisor - Full Time, 39 hoursWe are looking to recruit a new retail supervisor for our shop in Albion Retail Park, Blyth. We offer a permanent 39 hour full time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.Please note that for full time positions we will generally require you to be fully flexible in your availability for work...

  • Senior She Advisor

    1 week ago


    Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom Morgan Sindall Plc Full time

    Senior SHE AdvisorLocation: Blyth - Multi sites across Northumberland, base office BlythTalented people are the key to our successWould you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?Opportunity:Senior SHE Advisor on the Northumberland County Council new stations...