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Swiis Foster Care - Placement Support Worker - EdgbastonEmployment Type:Full-timeJob Location:Edgbaston, BirminghamDate posted:29/10/2024ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH SUPPORTING LETTERS WILL BE CONSIDEREDSwiis Foster Care is seeking an experienced foster Placement Support Worker to join our team in the West Midlands region (reporting to our Edgbaston office) to work directly with children and young people within a fostering household.We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible person who has previous experience of working directly with children and young people within care settings.The support worker will be facilitating regular support group activities for our children in care, as well as supporting our foster carers in caring for children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.This support needs to be flexible, creative, and responsive to each child’s individual needs. The Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team of social workers but will need to have the confidence and ability to work alongside carers and children within the community.An Induction, regular supervisions and a wide range of training is provided. Applicants should be aware of childcare legislation.The support worker will be working with children of various ages and abilities 0-18 years in 1-1 sessions that will be planned and organised by the worker to help support young people with a variety of needs.This post is based in the Swiis office in Edgbaston, however extensive travel will be required, therefore the post-holder must have a clean driving licence and the use of a car. Flexible hours will be required including working evenings and weekends.Full time, permanent post (37.5 Hours per week)Salary £19,000 - £25,000 per annum27 days annual leaveCar allowance and transport mileage paidOptional health care schemeExperience of working directly with children/young people in the care system or other relevant fields (minimum 2 years)Minimum of Level 3 qualification in childcare/social care/mentoring/community work or another relevant qualificationAble to demonstrate a sound knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures/legislationAble to demonstrate experience of working with children that may display challenging behavioursWillingness to work flexibly throughout the week including evenings and weekendsExperience of working with other professionals such as social workers, IRO’s, foster carers, therapistsConfident to work with a variation of age groups and abilities 0-18 independentlyExperience of working in alternative educational settingsApply nowIf you believe that you have the motivation and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for looked after children, then please apply now.Please apply with your CV detailing your previous experience and job roles as well as a covering letter, outlining how you meet the essential requirements and why you would like to be a part of the Swiis team.Due to the volume of applicants we expect, if you have not received a response from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful in your application.Swiis is an equal opportunities employer.Job Types:Full-time, PermanentPay:£19,000.00-£25,000.00 per yearCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceSick payWork days:Monday to Friday#J-18808-Ljbffr