Job Description

About the role:

Are you passionate about working with children and understanding the impact of trauma on children\xe2\x80\x99s development? Can you quickly establish relationships with children and their foster families, so you can support them in their day-to-day lives?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fostering Support Worker based in the Brecon Fostering Social Work Team. We are a well-established supportive team, who work with Foster Carers and Family and Friends Carers across the South of Powys County.

The role will involve working directly with children, young people, foster carers and their families providing a range of support which promotes their wellbeing and supports their journey through care.

This role can be both challenging and rewarding in equal measures and at times will require you to be flexible with your working hours.

About you:

• This post requires you to be motivated, resilient and passionate about supporting children and young people. You will be personable, enthusiastic, and energetic allowing you to build rapport quickly and focus on engaging with the child/ren.
• Experience and/or knowledge of child development and an interest understanding the impact of trauma on a child\xe2\x80\x99s development.
• Be able to use your own initiative.
• Have a valid driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work as part of a professional network (including foster carers, social workers, and schools) to advocate for the families\xe2\x80\x99 wishes and feelings
• Excellent communication skills at all levels but in particular with children
• Be willing to engage in learning and development to support your role as a Fostering Support Worker

What you will do:

• Undertake direct work with children and young people.
• Undertake direct work with foster families to support placement stability.
• Facilitate a range of group work with children and young people.
• Organise activities for children and foster families, depending on children\xe2\x80\x99s age, understanding and needs.
• Write reports to reflect the work you have undertaken with children and fostering families.
• Work closely with social workers, foster carer and any other professionals relevant to promote well-being of children/young people
• Work flexibly to suit the needs of the services. This will include evening or early morning working, possible some weekend work in consultation with the manager.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Julie Waldron-Dorrell, Fostering Manager

There are two positions available

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

Job title Support Worker Fostering Job reference CHL5168A Date posted 30/08/2023 Application closing date 24/09/2023 Location Powys Salary Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 \xc2\xa324,054 to \xc2\xa325,409 per annum \xc2\xa312.47 to \xc2\xa313.17 per hour Package 37 Hours, Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Children\'s Services Attachments Job description

About the role:

Are you passionate about working with children and understanding the impact of trauma on children\xe2\x80\x99s development? Can you quickly establish relationships with children and their foster families, so you can support them in their day-to-day lives?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fostering Support Worker based in the Brecon Fostering Social Work Team. We are a well-established supportive team, who work with Foster Carers and Family and Friends Carers across the South of Powys County.

The role will involve working directly with children, young people, foster carers and their families providing a range of support which promotes their wellbeing and supports their journey through care.

This role can be both challenging and rewarding in equal measures and at times will require you to be flexible with your working hours.

About you:

• This post requires you to be motivated, resilient and passionate about supporting children and young people. You will be personable, enthusiastic, and energetic allowing you to build rapport quickly and focus on engaging with the child/ren.
• Experience and/or knowledge of child development and an interest understanding the impact of trauma on a child\xe2\x80\x99s development.
• Be able to use your own initiative.
• Have a valid driving licence and access to a car
• Ability to work as part of a professional network (including foster carers, social workers, and schools) to advocate for the families\xe2\x80\x99 wishes and feelings
• Excellent communication skills at all levels but in particular with children
• Be willing to engage in learning and development to support your role as a Fostering Support Worker

What you will do:

• Undertake direct work with children and young people.
• Undertake direct work with foster families to support placement stability.
• Facilitate a range of group work with children and young people.
• Organise activities for children and foster families, depending on children\xe2\x80\x99s age, understanding and needs.
• Write reports to reflect the work you have undertaken with children and fostering families.
• Work closely with social workers, foster carer and any other professionals relevant to promote well-being of children/young people
• Work flexibly to suit the needs of the services. This will include evening or early morning working, possible some weekend work in consultation with the manager.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Julie Waldron-Dorrell, Fostering Manager

There are two positions available

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

Powys County Council