Hours: As agreed with Independent Support Manager
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.
Due to our growing and successful Independent Support Service at The Fostering Network we are looking to recruit more Independent Support Workers within England , Wales and Scotland especially from the following areas;
East and South East
West Yorks,
South West,
East Midlands,
North East
North West
Cumbria and
South Wales
Edinburgh
Glasgow - although we welcome applicants from throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
The role is primarily around supporting advocating and providing professional advice and guidance for Foster Carers as they navigate their way through an allegation, cause for concern or complaint made against them.
We would also be interested in Independent Support Workers who can offer other skills for example chairing Foster Carer annual reviews or disruption meetings .
To apply please go to our job vacancies page on our website and email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
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.
The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.
