About us
THE CHILDREN’S FAMILY TRUST (THE CFT)
Is a well-established Ofsted Outstanding Registered Charity and an Independent Fostering Agency providing a wide range of foster placements. We firmly believe our Foster Carers are our most valuable resource deserving the highest levels of support and remuneration we can offer. We work in partnership with Local Authority Social Workers and are committed to keeping our children safe and secure in stable and loving families.
We are now recruiting for Foster Carer Support Buddies to work with our Foster Carers and their families. This is a great opportunity for those studying within a social work or health related field who want to gain experience around their studies, or for those who have availability in the evenings/weekend or during the day to undertake the role duties.
The role is offered on self-employed or zero hours contract.
What are we looking for:
This role will support our foster carers and children in a wide range of activities, which could include childminding, transporting children to school and activities, attending meetings, and taking young people for days out and other activities, in order to both work with and free up some time in a carer’s day. The post-holder may spend time with the young person on a regular or an occasional basis.
The role will involve:
- Supporting children with additional needs within their home
- Assisting with meal times and personal care.
- Supporting children to access activities
- Accompanying them with their foster carer on days out
- Post holders may be asked to sit with children in hospital during the day whilst carers attend meetings/ appointments
- Supporting with care for children at the CFT office whilst carers attend training
About you:
- Patient and understanding
- Caring
- Good sense of humour
- Flexible
- Able to use own initiative/ self-motivated
- Team player
- Work in a family environment
- Be comfortable around family pets e.g Dogs
- Happy in a busy family environment
- Ability to adapt to different situations
What do you need to be successful
- A willingness to learn about caring for children with additional needs
- A willingness to learn about fostering and children who are looked after.
- A willingness to learn how to use medical equipment such as walking frames and standing frames.
- A full driving licence with business cover and fully comprehensive insurance is essential and you must be confident in transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful and difficult situations when required.
You will be required to have an enhanced DBS, which The Children’s Family Trust will cover the payment of.
What you'll get in return:
- Flexibility on hours to cover weekends, evenings and throughout the day.
- Hourly rate - £14 per hour
- Training including First Aid, Safeguarding and an introductory two day course
- Paid to attend training courses
- Paid mileage 45p per mile
- Regular supervision and support
- Refund cost of Public liability insurance
- Opportunity to develop skills and understanding around fostering and working with children with additional needs.
To apply please submit your CV.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Role is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield WF2 0XQ
Reference ID: Short Break
