Support Worker (Part-Time) - Fostering Services

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and foster families? Join our dedicated team as a Fostering Support Worker, where your empathy, resilience, and commitment can help build brighter futures.

About us

Family Care are a family-owned social care provider. We have been providing therapeutically informed care and education for children and young people since 1988. Caring for someone else's child in your own home takes a special kind of person. But no matter what their skills and experience, all our Foster Carers rely on support and guidance from our Supervising Social Workers, Support Workers and Managers.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and the young people in their care. Working alongside social workers and other professionals, you’ll provide practical and emotional support to ensure stability, development, and wellbeing for all involved. This position is based from our Chorley, Lancashire office and covers the North West region.

Please note this role is part-time; 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular one-on-one support to foster carers and children
• Assist with the placement process and ongoing placement stability
• Support carers in managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive outcomes
• Help coordinate training, support groups, and respite care where needed
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working directly with children and young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Health and Social Care, or equivalent-or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach
• Ability to work flexibly over 7 days; some evening and weekend working will be required, including during school holiday periods
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
• Enhanced DBS compliance

What We Offer

• Salary: £13.12 per hour
• A supportive team and positive working culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Standard Contributory Pension
• Access to Paycare Employee Assistance Programme

Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.