Foster Care Support Specialist

1 month ago


Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom We Manage Jobs(WMJobs) Full time
About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated Foster Care Support Specialist to join our team at We Manage Jobs (WMJobs). As a Family Time Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members.
  • Coordinate arrangements for family time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court.
  • Transport children and young people to attend family time.
  • Provide parenting support and guidance during family time.
  • Support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records in relation to children, young people, and families.
Requirements
  • A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families.
  • Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families.
  • Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages.
  • An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development.
  • An understanding of the key pieces of policies, guidance, and legislation which govern children's social care.
  • Unrestricted use of a car and a driving licence.
  • The ability to effectively communicate with children, their families, and carers.
  • The ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families, and carers.
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum.
  • The opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.


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