Who are we
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives, experiences and outcomes for children and young people, and their carers and families.
The successful candidate will hold a third level qualification in youth work, sociology, psychology, community work, social work or equivalent, and will have a minimum of three years experience working within a community context to provide activities and resources to families.
They will need to demonstrate leadership skills, work collaboratively with partner organisations and demonstrate the ability to work in a trauma-informed setting, with a solution focused approach.
What you’ll be doing
Fostering Kinship Support takes a trauma-informed, innovative approach to supporting kinship fostering families. The key outcomes of this programme are improved family relationships, greater connectedness, supported placements, increased wellbeing and ultimately improved outcomes for children and families. Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund enables The Fostering Network to coproduce an effective service that is truly informed and shaped by the needs and wishes of kinship fostering families.
The Project Coordinator will oversee the implementation and ongoing development of Fostering Kinship Support in Northern Ireland. This project is regional, and as such you would have a regional remit, working collaboratively with voluntary and statutory agencies across Northern Ireland to embed and develop the programme. You would hold relationships with key stakeholders, monitor spend, support programme delivery and provide line management for project workers.
At this point, we hope you feel excited about the job description you’re reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.
What we can offer you
• 38 days leave (including bank holidays)
• A range of family friendly and fostering friendly leave options
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Pension and life assurance
• Contribution to eye tests and lenses
• Season ticket loans
Our commitments to you
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially those from under-represented and minoritised backgrounds. All applications and hiring decisions will be considered on merit.
• If you identify as care experienced and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under our commitment to the Care Leaver Covenant
• If you have a disability, please tell us what reasonable adjustments would support your participation in the recruitment process
• We are open to job-sharing arrangements for all roles, please indicate this in the application form if you are applying as part of a job share
Looking for more information?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nikki Gregg by email or phone on Nikki.Gregg@fostering.net / 02890705056.
You can also find more information about us on our website www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
Ready to apply?
To apply please email your completed application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
You can view the full job description here.
Closing date: Monday 6th January at 12noon
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 7th January
Interview date: Friday 10th January / Monday 13th January
Interview location: Online via Teams
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Fostering Network Registered office 87 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA
Registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338 Registered in England and Wales as a limited company no. 1507277
VAT Registration 231 6335 90
thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
