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Project Worker 2- fostering

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Barnardos logoBarnardos · Ne289nx
£28K–£37K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
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About the role

As a Project Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will: Be responsible for overseeing foster carer training Oversee foster carer support groups Complete unannounced visits to foster carers and children Complete direct work with children and young people Plan and co-ordinate participation events in the service Play a vital role in communicating with carers via online platforms including padlet

Requirements

  • We're seeking someone who is:
  • Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships.
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • Able to work to deadlines, has strong IT skills and is organised.
  • Able to work collaboratively.
  • Able to accurately and clearly record case notes in a timely manner
  • Why Barnardo's?
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment.
  • Access to high-quality training and development.
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
  • Opportunities to grow within a respected national charity.
  • Supplementary Information
  • The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving license that enables them to drive in the UK and have use of a car and business use insurance.
  • Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for youBarnardo's require colleagues to be UK residents, based in the UK and to complete their roles from within the UK (with the exception of colleagues providing Barnardo's services in Jersey and colleagues who live in the Republic of Ireland providing services in Northern Ireland)Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave schemeA host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave optionsService related sick pay from day 1Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contributionDeath in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal PensionCycle2work schemeInterest free season ticket loansDiscounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal20% discount at Barnardo's storesOpportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etcFree access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and supportAccess to Barnardo's Learning and Development offerAbout Barnardo's

Additional Information

Join Barnardo's North England Fostering Service as a Project Worker 2 Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled project worker to join our dedicated team. North England service cover Yorkshire, Humber and the North East of England. The successful applicant must be willing to drive across this region as part of their role. This is a full time role required to cover Yorkshire and North East areas. We are open to consider the role being split as two part time roles.

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