Participation Officer

12 hours ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom Orange Grove Full time
About Us

At Orange Grove, we believe that strong relationships are the key to successful fostering. Our organization was founded by two social workers who understood the importance of nurturing relationships to provide a stable platform for growth.

We achieve this by getting to know our children and young people, providing a safe and positive family environment, and tailoring our support to the needs of our foster parents. We also build strong relationships with local authorities and our partners to ensure effective collaboration.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Participation Officer to join our Beverley team. This role will play a crucial part in our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring their views and experiences shape the services we provide.

Responsibilities
  • Arrange activities and workshops for our 'Looked After' and birth children
  • Plan family events and days out
  • Develop close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals, and multi-agency networks
  • Attend meetings with professionals from Education, Health, and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans
  • Assess, review, and report writing, and maintaining clear records
  • Stay up to date with professional practice standards, legislation, and company policy, including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements
Requirements
  • Significant professional childcare experience, with priority given to candidates with Fostering sector experience or significant Fostering knowledge and interest
  • Relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work, and/or psychology
  • Experience of building rapport with adults and children with diverse needs and expectations
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, in emotionally traumatic situations, and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behavior
  • Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
  • Full driving license and unrestricted access to your own vehicle
  • Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, with the cost met by Orange Grove Fostercare

Orange Grove Fostercare is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.



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