Support Worker
3 days ago
**THE CHILDREN’S FAMILY TRUST (THE CFT)**
Is a well-established Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency providing a wide range of foster placements. We firmly believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource deserving the highest levels of support and remuneration we can offer. We work in partnership with Local Authority Social Workers and are committed to keeping our children safe and secure in stable and loving families.
**JOB PURPOSE**
The Support Worker post has been created to support foster carers, children and social workers. A full time maternity cover role. The post will require working outside normal office hours in order to meet the needs of the service. This will include evening work, bank holidays and weekend work, therefore flexibility is a must Ideally you will have experience of working in the care sector, ideally gained within young people care.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to supporting foster carers and the children placed with them and includes:
- direct work with children and young people with the support of our social work team
- facilitating and supervising contact between children in care and their families
- organising events for foster carers and/or children on a regular or ad hoc basis, and a range of other tasks
- promoting the welfare of children/young people placed with The CFT
- working directly with children/young people in a skilled and focused way as part of an agreed programme of work.
- co-ordinate groups and joint work for all children/young people involved in the foster care process
- transporting children to and from school as and when needed.
**THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE**
We are looking for an individual that is child focussed and able to work as part of a wider team to achieve the very best outcomes for our children and have the ability to communicate well with both children and adults. Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or with children and young people would also be an advantage but not essential. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but an understanding of, and empathy for the work required is necessary. You will be able to demonstrate a professional approach and be able to deal with difficult, challenging and stressful situations on occasion. You will need to be approachable whilst also having an understanding of the confidential aspect of the role. A full driving licence with business cover and fully comprehensive insurance is essential and you must be confident in transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful and difficult situations. You will be required to have an enhanced DBS, which The Children’s Family Trust will cover the payment of.
**WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN**
We are a progressive organisation who promote a friendly and supportive working environment, where you will be rewarded for your hard work and results. As well as a competitive annual salary we also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Pension
- Private Health Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Long Service Awards
- Free Parking
- Dental Cover
- Life Assurance
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Holidays (30 days pro-rata)
- Additional 3 days holidays after 5 years’ service and 5 days after 10 years’ service
**SALARY**
£23,519PA - £26,486PA, plus car allowance (£4,800PA) - The Children’s Family Trust are also trialling a 4 day working week whereby you will be paid for 5 days.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: From £26,486.00 per year
Work Location: One location
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