At a Glance
- Tasks: Support foster carers and children, organise events, and make a real difference in their lives.
- Company: Join the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, rated a Great Place to Work!
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 40 days annual leave, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, IT literacy, and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 27612 - 31000 £ per year.
Location: Kindercare, Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £27,612 - £31,000 + £3,000 Car allowance per annum
About National Fostering Group:
With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either Outstanding or Good.
About the Role:
Our office base is Kindercare Fostering, Belfast. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and creative Support Worker to work closely with our team of Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care. Your role will include:
- Undertaking specific tasks in relation to supporting foster carers in their care of children
- Direct work with children and young people
- Organising events for foster carers and children on a regular basis
- A range of other tasks
Who we are looking for:
A key part of your role will be responding flexibly and quickly to support foster carers with the challenges of care experienced children and young people. You will also support children and young people participating in Duke of Edinburgh. You will need to have good communication skills, a professional approach to working with children, young people and foster carers, openness to extending your knowledge and skills, and a genuine desire to fulfill the responsibilities of the support worker role. You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence and your own transport.
Benefits:
- Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
- A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Support Worker in Belfast employer: Kindercare Fostering Northern Ireland
At National Fostering Group, we pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work, with 83% of our employees affirming this sentiment. Located in Belfast, our supportive work culture prioritises the wellbeing of our staff, offering an exceptional benefits package including up to 40 days annual leave, a flexible benefits platform, and a unique 4-day working week after a successful probation period. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people while enjoying ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Kindercare Fostering Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
