Foster Carer Support Worker

Job description

Hours Part Time – Flexible hours to support our Foster Carers

Closing 23 April 2026

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 basis at an hourly rate of £14 per hour plus expenses.

What are we looking forThis 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.

Key duties include

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 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; 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

Interviews will be held in person at our Wakefield office on Monday 20th and 27 April.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newton Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English