Support Worker
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Fostering support worker Salary 28142 - 32061 per Annum 37 hours per week Permanent Full time County Hall Lancashire 2 Roles Available
At Lancashire County Council we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe loving and supportive family environment.
Were looking for two passionate and committed Support Workers to join our Resilience Development and Sufficiency Team within Lancashires Fostering Service. Following the expansion of our Family Finding service in 2024 we have built a highly effective ambitious and supportive team that is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and fostering families across Lancashire.
These are rewarding opportunities to join a service that is innovative child-centred and driven by a shared determination to make a lasting difference. Whether youre helping children find the right fostering family or supporting foster carers to overcome challenges and build stability your work will directly impact the lives of some of Lancashires most vulnerable children.
Youll be joining a team that values collaboration creativity and continuous improvement where colleagues support one another and celebrate success return Lancashire County Council offers a positive working environment opportunities for professional development flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
Family Finding Support Worker
There is one available post as a Fostering Family Finding Support Worker. This role plays a vital part in securing safe nurturing and appropriate fostering homes for children who require fostering families. The postholder will undertake skilled matching activity drawing on a child-centred and strength-based approach to identify fostering families that can best meet each childs needs promote stability and support positive outcomes.
Support and Stability Support Worker
Be there when fostering families need support the most.
As a Support and Stability Support Worker youll work directly with fostering families across Lancashire helping children remain in stable nurturing homes and preventing instability and unplanned endings.
Unlike office-based roles much of your time will be spent out in communities and family homes building trusted relationships with foster carers children and young people. Youll provide practical and emotional support help carers develop their understanding of therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches and work alongside professionals to identify solutions when families face challenges.
This is a hands-on role where youll see first-hand the difference your support can make. Whether youre helping a foster carer through a difficult period supporting a child to build confidence or contributing to plans that strengthen family stability youll be making a meaningful impact every day.
Were looking for someone who is compassionate adaptable and motivated by helping others succeed. If you enjoy relationship-based work and want to make a difference where it matters most in the homes and lives of fostering families this could be the role for you.
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Why Lancashire
At Lancashire County Council we are proud of our values and our commitment to children families and communities. We invest in our people because we know that great outcomes for children start with a supported and valued workforce.
Join us and become part of a service that is ambitious for children proud of its achievements committed to innovation and focused on making Lancashire the best place for children to grow up and thrive.
Together we can make a positive difference to childrens lives every day.
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