Fostering Care Specialist

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time
Foster Care Specialist

At Barnardo's Scotland Fostering Edinburgh, we are seeking an experienced Foster Care Specialist to join our team on a Full Time (37 hours) permanent basis.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment with their office base in Edinburgh, while also participating in meetings and training sessions across Scotland. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with social workers, children's workers, therapists, education liaison workers, managers, and administrative staff to support the recruitment and nurturing of foster carers for looked-after children and young people referred by local authorities.

We offer a competitive salary range of £35,713.60-£37,289.20 per annum, commensurate with experience and location. If you possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of legislation and national standards, and relevant Social Work qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role:

  • Support and advise foster carers, demonstrating initiative while working as part of a team.
  • Maintain the paramountcy of children and young people's welfare in all aspects of the service.
  • Represent the voice of children/young people and carers/adopters through participation and consultation activities.
  • Deliver training to foster carers and adopters, providing feedback to enhance training materials.
  • Be flexible to respond to the needs of young people, carers, and colleagues.


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