Fostering Support Worker

Fostering Support Worker - Exeter/Plymouth

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people by reinvesting in their futures. We are seeking a Fostering Support Worker to assist Supervising Social Workers and Foster Carers across Devon and Somerset including the areas of Torbay and Plymouth
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• Promote the welfare of children and young people placed with Five Rivers Child Care.
• Support the placement process and provide practical assistance to foster families.
• Work directly with children and young people, including those who have experienced trauma, as part of structured programs.
• Coordinate group activities and joint work in home and community settings.
• Manage workload effectively, maintain accurate records, and produce meaningful reports.
• Deliver support in line with care plans and organisational policies.
• Represent Five Rivers to potential new foster carers at recruitment activities and events.
• Collate information and contribute towards the Investing in Children’s Award.
• Arrange make a difference event for young people.
• Offer cost effective support to individual young people.

We are seeking a caring, passionate, and motivated individual who enjoys interacting with young people.
Candidates must be friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for providing our young people and carers with high-quality support.
You may work with Children and Young people with a range of complex needs including Learning difficulties, Autism, and Trauma.

You must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children, and be able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary.

This is a Full‑Time position for 37 hours a week, which could include weekends and after school hours. A full UK driving licence is required for this role as it involves extensive driving across the above areas.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Full UK driving licence (extensive travel required).
• Flexibility to work 37 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

• Simply Health Medical Cash Plan
• Blue Light Card
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer-a-Friend and Refer-a-Foster-Carer bonuses
• Long service recognition

For more information, contact our recruitment team at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call (option
2).
Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People.
Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.