JOIN OUR VIBRANT TEAM AS A FOSTERING SUPPORT WORKER!

Are you ready to embark on a journey where your compassion and skills can truly change lives? The Fostering Service in Salford is looking for a dedicated a full time Fostering Support Worker to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional support to our foster carers and children.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SALFORD?

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.
Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Our Fostering Service employs a trauma-informed approach, utilising therapeutic parenting models to ensure children receive the personalised support they need to thrive. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact.
You’ll receive excellent training in Therapeutic Care Giving, the Family Partnership Model, and Mockingbird, equipping you with the tools to provide outstanding care and support. whilst promoting and supporting permanency for children.
Our mission is to create stable, loving homes for children who have faced significant adversity. By supporting foster carers and families, you’ll help provide a sense of permanence and security for these children.
Our foster carers offer more than just a homethey promotes psychological, emotional, and social growth. We also focus on nurturing healthy relationships with birth families through planned family time, in consultation with social workers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Fostering Support Worker, you will:

• Offering a listening ear and personalised practical support.
• Helping carers, delivering training, services, and development opportunities.
• Supporting planning for children in line with placement and care plans.
• Working closely with social workers, therapeutic services, and community partners.
• Conducting annual reviews, and permanency planning and support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment and retention assisting with recruiting new foster carers and promoting engagement events.
• Training, Development and support for foster carers, and families with online learning, finance portals, and ongoing development.
• Therapeutic Support helping deliver and support therapeutic models and consultations.
• Practical and emotional help, provide hands-on support with daily routines, appointments, and unforeseen challenges.
• Record Keeping, keeping accurate case notes and contribute to planning and review meetings. Supporting statutory duties.
  If you have a background in child care, be this formal or informal education or experience supporting young people, and you’re passionate about making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! For more information, contact Kimberley Fletcher at 0161 7797800 (option 2) and kimberley.fletcher@salford.gov.uk
  If you know somebody else who may fit this role, feel free to share. This post is being advertised internally and externally.
  Up to 34 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays).
  Competitive salary following pay and grading review in 2023.
  Free parking and casual car user allowance and access to co-wheels car scheme
  Rich in resources to help you with any child or family you work with.
  A comprehensive Wellbeing Offer
  Regular, quality, reflective supervision from a consistent management and leadership team.
  We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.