Project Worker - Fostering

A charity is looking for a project worker for their fostering service that covers cover Yorkshire and North East areas. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid (one to two times in the office per week).

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This well-established fostering service is part of one of the UK's leading children's charities and provides support to foster carers, children and young people across Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The service is committed to providing safe, nurturing and supportive homes for children and young people while delivering high-quality support and training to foster families.

The organisation promotes an inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, professional development and positive outcomes for children. Staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training opportunities and clear progression pathways within a respected national charity.

About the job

• Overseeing and coordinating foster carer training programmes
• Facilitating and supporting foster carer support groups
• Completing unannounced visits to foster carers and children
• Undertaking direct work with children and young people
• Planning and coordinating participation events across the fostering service
• Communicating and engaging with foster carers through online platforms
• Maintaining accurate and timely case recordings and reports
• Supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care and positive outcomes
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met at all times

About you

The successful candidate will have experience working with children, young people and families, alongside excellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skills. You will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and be confident working collaboratively within a team environment..

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days with length of service
• Group Personal Pension with employer contributions of up to 6%
• Cycle2work scheme
• High street discounts and cashback scheme
• Health cash plan options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
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• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation