Job Description

Start a new career at

Five Rivers Child Care

? ?We are looking for a

Fostering Support Worker

to join our team working across East and West Sussex, based from our Brighton Hub. As part of the South/South-East Service, you will be working with an experienced team and in a culture where children are valued, respected, and listened to and involved in as many decisions as possible.

A Fostering Support Worker is an exciting and important role involving a range of tasks working directly with children and young people, Foster Carers, and other professionals to ensure quality outcomes for children/young people.

You will be involved in organising participation events with our children and young people, where you will be coordinating group and individual work and activities in a focused way as part of our agreed programme, supporting our families throughout the East and West of Sussex

You will also participate in supporting the growth of our service throughout Sussex by being actively involved in recruitment - building relationships within the local community and booking and attending recruitment events.

We are looking for someone is child focussed, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. Someone who can work as part of a team and have excellent communication with children and adults. Additionally, experience of working in the fostering sector and/or with children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary. No formal social work qualifications are necessary, but an understanding of and empathy for the work required is necessary.

You will need to be able to drive for this role and have access to a car. Flexibility is essential in this role, as you maybe asked to work outside of 9-5 hours and on occasions at the weekends.

About Five Rivers

Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise who have been turning children's lives around since 1989.
We're committed to ensuring that foster carers are recruited, supported, developed, and rewarded for the crucial role they take on when they become part of the Five Rivers fostering family.

Hours

This is a Part Time Role of 22.5 hours per week covering Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30 - 17:00, Friday 9:00 - 16:30, however, flexibility is essential as you may be asked to work outside of these hours and on occasions at the weekend.

Why Five Rivers?

25 days plus 8 bank holidays annual leave allowance (Pro Rata) 4500 Car Allowance (on top of the annual salary) On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team We are committed to your development - we hold a Gold Investors in People Award Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme Blue Light Card Ongoing training and support from in house and external trainers Employee Support Programmes Enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution) Refer a friend bonus scheme Long service and recognition scheme Opportunities to develop within this role

Requirements

Good written and IT skills. Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers. Able to actively listen to others. Valid Driving Licence Have the Right to Work in the UK Therapeutic direct work with children, young people and carers preferred but not essential as training given
Role Profile : 20200122_Role_Profile_Fostering_Support_Worker.docx

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@five-rivers.org or by calling 01722 435750 option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,575.00-27,830.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

Support Work: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road