Fostering Support Consultant

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust) Full time £27,914

Position Overview:
As a vital member of our team, you will play a key role in supporting our mission to enhance the lives of children and young people in foster care.

Compensation:
£27,914 Per Annum plus £345 Home Working Allowance Per Annum

Work Schedule:
16 Hours per week - Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months

Location:
Homebased anywhere in the UK with occasional travel for in-person events.

About TACT:
TACT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to prioritizing the needs of children and their caregivers. We seek individuals who share our passion for fostering and are committed to making a difference.

Flexible Working Environment:
We are proud to offer a homeworking culture that emphasizes flexibility from day one. Our extensive wellbeing program and benefits package are designed to promote a healthy work-life balance, enabling our employees to provide exceptional service to our carers and the children we support.

Investment in Services:
As a foster care charity, TACT reinvests all surplus income into enhancing services, staff development, and child growth initiatives. This commitment has allowed us to launch innovative projects such as TACT Connect, a pioneering program for care-experienced young people and adults, alongside our expanding TACT Education Service and new Health Service.

Employee Satisfaction:
In 2023, TACT was recognized as 16th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey, with 91% of employees affirming that the organization operates on strong values and principles, and 94% expressing pride in being part of TACT.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct data collection and analysis, ensuring meticulous record-keeping.
• Support quality assurance processes within the Connect program by developing and refining existing systems.

Employee Benefits:
TACT offers an exceptional benefits package, including:
• 31 days of paid leave plus 8 annual bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours and volunteer days policy.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Homeworking 'bundle' with annual allowance, IT equipment, and home office setup loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing mental health support and 24/7 remote GP appointments.
• Weekly live, expert-led activities through our Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and complimentary Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities for all roles.

Travel Requirements:
The Fostering Support Consultant may work remotely from England, Scotland, or Wales and may occasionally need to attend face-to-face meetings for training and team wellbeing events.

Safeguarding Commitment:
In line with TACT's dedication to safeguarding, we thoroughly assess the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff concerning our work with vulnerable children. Our recruitment processes are rigorous and consistent to ensure the safety of TACT's young people. All staff members are expected to adhere to TACT's safeguarding policies.


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