Support Worker – Regional Children & Young People Participation Advisor – Fostering Services (AWDO-P5465)

AWD online ,
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,000 - £23,500 pro rata + car allowance + Generous Benefits (See Below)

Overview

Support Worker / Regional Fostering Children & Young People Participation Advisor with experience of working in a Fostering setting with substantial experience of working with children and young people is required to join the Midlands and North Team and Partner Agencies. As a successful candidate you should ideally have a sound knowledge of a range of legislation that supports human rights of children and young people along with knowledge of participation and engagement theories which are relevant to the role. SALARY: £19,000 - £23,500 pro rata car allowance Generous Benefits (See Below) LOCATION: Candidates can be based in any of the Midlands or North offices: • Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster and Rotherham • Derbyshire • Nottinghamshire • Lincolnshire • Leicestershire • Northamptonshire • Staffordshire • Warwickshire JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 18.5 hour a week APPLICATION PROCESS: Once you’ve applied, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email. PLEASE NOTE: A full driving licence is required JOB OVERVIEW Due to expansion an excellent opportunity is now available for a Support Worker / Regional Fostering Children & Young People Participation Advisor with experience of working in a Fostering setting with substantial experience of working with children and young people. As the Support Worker / Regional Fostering Children & Young People Participation Advisor you will be able to build effective relationships and secure improved outcomes for the children. You will have excellent practices in supporting and participating in meaningful influencing decision making when it comes to the children and young people, whilst working with effective professionals from a diverse range of organisations. Working as the Support Worker / Regional Fostering Children & Young People Participation Advisor you will use your own initiative using the policies and procedures put into practice, you will have the ability to empower and engage with children and young people, to help them voice and contribute to decisions which will in the long term be a positive change for their future. The ideal candidate should ideally have a sound knowledge of a range of legislation that supports human rights of children and young people along with knowledge of participation and engagement theories which are relevant to the role. A good working knowledge of child protection policies and process along with a good understanding of issues that can affect children and young people and the barriers to their effective participation and engagement. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS As the Support Worker / Regional Fostering Children & Young People Participation Advisor, you will have the following experience, skills and attributes: • Ideally have a sound knowledge of a range of legislation that supports human rights of children and young people along with knowledge of participation and engagement theories which are relevant to the role • We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions • Must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children • Able to communicate with children and adults • Experience of working in the fostering sector with children/young people is essential • A full driving licence is required EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Organisation knows how demanding and challenging the work can be. They value their staff and want to recognise and reward you for the work you do. Some of your rewards and benefits include: • Car Allowance • A generous annual leave allowance • Company Pension Scheme • Health Plan • Employee Discount Scheme (Offering Discounts in Shops, Restaurants and Websites through Perkbox) • Employee Referral Scheme The organisation 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. They 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. The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer. HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION PROCESS: Once we’ve reviewed your CV, we will email over some extra details regarding the application process that you will need to complete as soon as possible. Please keep an eye out for our email. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement may also be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P5465 Part-Time, Permanent, Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Midlands or North England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online operates as an employment agency awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk

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