The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we’ve been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for more than 40 years.
Salary: £22,138 - £24,000
Place of work: 40 Montgomery Road Belfast BT6 9HL occasionally based at Grove Ballynahinch
Hours: 36 hours per week
Fixed Term for 1year
We are currently looking for a project worker to help us deliver the Step up Step Down programmed funded under National Lottery Community Fund's "Reaching Out, Supporting Families Programme" delivered by The Fostering Network, in partnership with South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. Aimed at families with children under the age of 12 on the edge of care, this programme utilises the skills of foster carers to support them.
With a third level qualification in education or youth work or equivalent experience, and significant experience of developing work within a community context, you will be a highly motivated self-directed individual able to work in partnership with the project team. Your ability to develop effective working relationships, to design and deliver programmes of training and support, resources and activities will help to meet identified need and integrate families into their communities, ensuring that project outcomes are met. Your exceptional communication and engagement skills will ensure the project is delivered in an inclusive and participative manner.
Closing date: 12 November 2021, 12.00p.m
Interviews will take place via ZOOM - 22 November 2021.
CV’s will not be accepted.
To apply please see below and email your application form to recruitment@fostering.net. Please also complete the equal opportunities form (SurveyMonkey).
Your application will be assessed against the person specification attached to the job description. Your supporting statement should address each point of the person specification separately, giving details and examples of how your knowledge, experience, skills, abilities and achievements meet each of the specified areas.
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role. Additionally, we consider family-friendly flexible working arrangements within the role descriptions
