Support Worker

What are the key responsibilities of a Support Worker?

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide Practical and Emotional Support:
  You’ll work closely with foster carers and children, offering hands-on support to help meet day-to-day needs. From assisting with routines to providing emotional encouragement, your role is vital in creating a nurturing and stable environment.
• Promote Positive Outcomes:
  By building trusting relationships and being a consistent presence, you’ll help foster children feel safe and supported, contributing to their emotional well-being, development and overall progress.
• Collaborate with the Team:
  Working alongside social workers, carers, therapists and other professionals, you’ll play a key part in delivering care plans that are tailored to each child’s unique needs. Your insights and support help ensure these plans are effective and responsive.
• Support Daily Living Skills:
  You may help children and young people build essential life skills — such as cooking, hygiene or managing routines — this will empower them to grow in confidence and independence.
• Champion Child Well-being:
  Your role includes being a positive advocate for the children and young people in our care. You’ll help ensure their voices are heard and their needs are recognised and met with compassion.
• Build Strong Relationships:
  Trust is at the heart of everything we do. Your ability to form positive, respectful relationships with both children and foster families will be key in ensuring a safe and supportive care experience.

Why choose to be a Support Worker at National Fostering Group?

• Make a Lasting Impact:
  Your work helps to change lives. The support you provide fosters stability and growth for children and young people, making a real difference every day.
• Ongoing Development:
  We’re committed to your growth. With access to training and development opportunities, you’ll be supported in building your skills and progressing your career. Visit our Career Development page to learn more.
• Team Support:
  Join a team where collaboration, respect and mutual support are core values. We regularly host events and team activities that build strong connections across the Group.
• Manageable Workload:
  We believe in quality over quantity. By maintaining manageable workloads, you can focus on meaningful engagement and provide the highest standard of support.
• Innovative Practice:
  Be part of a forward-thinking organisation. We embrace innovation, including therapeutic approaches and new models of care that help us better meet the needs of our children and families.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Our positive and inclusive work culture ensures you feel valued, respected and supported. We promote work-life balance and offer a range of flexible benefits focused on your well-being and what’s important to you.
• Recognition and Reward:
  We value your dedication and commitment. Our competitive salary and benefits package reflects the important role Support Workers play in the lives of our children and families.