Location: West Bromwich Salary up to £40,842 depending on experience Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 05 January 2024 About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role The role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new St. Christopher’s foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process. The role will proactively lead on the recruitment strategy for a given region but the postholder may have to work across other regions as required by workflows. The postholder will deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted approach, enabling the recruitment and assessment of foster carers who can meet the needs of St. Christopher’s looked after children. Applicants should have:
In return we offer:
Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date. Interviews taking place on 17th January 2024. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. Full details and application documents here Location: Eastern England Salary: up to £43,316 depending on experience Full Time equivalent - £17,326.4 pro-rata Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days Closing Date: 05 January 2024 About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role The role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new St. Christopher’s foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process. The role will proactively lead on the recruitment strategy for a given region but the postholder may have to work across other regions as required by workflows. The postholder will deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted approach, enabling the recruitment and assessment of foster carers who can meet the needs of St. Christopher’s looked after children. Applicants should have:
In return we offer:
Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date. Interviews taking place on 25th January 2024 St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. Full details and application documents here Job Opportunity with St Christopher's: AMBIT Trainee Practitioner - Days or Nights - Isle of Man30/12/2023
Location: Children's Homes IOM Salary: £25,281, rising to £25,816, upon successful completion of probationary period and mandatory training, raising incrementally up to £29,262 based on performance Contract Type: Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week shift work - Days or Nights Closing Date: 14 January 2024 Days (including evenings) or Waking Night roles available 40 hours per week shift work including weekends and bank holidays Sleep-ins: £50 / Overtime and Bank holidays paid time and half If you are looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career where no two days are the same, this could be the job for you! You will play an active role in supporting young people (aged 9 - 16 years of age) and their families in the community to overcome barriers which may be impacting on young people’s health, social, emotional and educational needs in order to improve outcomes whilst remaining in their family setting. You will also support young people staying in our short breaks residential home to provide day to day care whilst they transition back to their family home or onto a more permanent residential placement. This is an especially exciting opportunity to join a developing therapeutic service embedded within children’s social care. Alongside our trainee entry pathway, you will receive additional training to equip you with all the tools you will need to work within the AMBIT service. AMBIT (Adolescent Mentalization-Based Integrative Treatment) is a systemic approach to meet the needs of working with children, young people and their families. The approach applies the principle of mentalization to relationships with clients, the team around the child any inter agency working. This is an amazing career development opportunity to join a new dynamic service where you will be trained by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families with continued development opportunities in the therapeutic field. The only thing you need is a passion for making a difference. We don't require previous care experience as we provide all the training and support you need to excel in your role, even professional care qualifications, through our St Christopher's Academy Entry Pathway. Trainee Practitioner Entry Pathway - St Christopher's Academy Starting your career in children's social care means there is a lot to learn so we want to make sure you are properly supported in your first year. If you want to know more about our Entry Pathway and St Christopher's Academy, please click here
Working Hours Our children and young people need care 24/7 so we have fixed rotas with different shifts. On average, you will be working 40 hours a week, so meaning if you work 4 shifts of 10 hours each, you will then get 3 days off. There is always the possibility to do overtime if you need a bit extra, this is paid time and half same as bank holidays. What you need to bring to this role
What you should expect from us
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. Want to know about the achievements of our children, young people, foster carers and staff? Check out our Impact Report here We are an equal opportunity employer and keen to develop an inclusive workforce were people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups including people from different cultures, nationalities, socio economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religion, faith, sex, orientation, child care responsibilities and with gender diverse identities. Application Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Our Children and Young People are looking forward to hearing from you For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk We advise you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent H Full details and application documents here One of the most heartening aspects of my work, has been witnessing the meaningful relationships that have blossomed between our staff and the children and young people we support. This has been abundantly evident as I have visited services across the organisation throughout the year. These connections are not merely professional; they are the building blocks of trust, support, and understanding that lay the foundation for brighter futures. The bonds forged have provided these young individuals with more than just a safe space to call home—they have given them a sense of belonging, love, and stability. In our dedicated staff, they have found mentors, confidantes, and friends who genuinely care about their well-being and growth. It’s the little moments—the shared laughter, the comforting words during difficult times, and the genuine interest in their live, that have made all the difference. Our collective actions have shown these children and young people that they are not alone, that they are valued, and that they have a support system cheering them on every step of the way. There are also many accomplishments to celebrate as we reflect back on this year of incredible activity and endeavour, not least of which the establishment of our first London Accommodation Pathfinder Homes and the development of our new Edge of Care Work on the Isle of Man – helping to keep families together. Both of these will feature heavily in the launch of our new Strategic Plan, which has been shaped and crafted through the year following conversations with young people and colleagues. The new priorities that will shape our journey for the next five years have been collaboratively co-produced and I am excited to be launching this early in the New Year. For now, as we gather with our own families during this festive season, let’s take a moment to celebrate the family we’ve created within St Christopher’s. Each of us plays a crucial role in the collective effort to provide our children and young people with the opportunity for a brighter and more promising future. And for those of you that are inspired to help us in our work, please consider donating to our festive campaign, which will positively impact the young people we support this season and beyond. For now, let me take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones happy and heartfelt Season’s Greetings and a New Year filled with joy. Source: www.stchris.org.uk Job Opportunity with FFP Member, St Christopher's: Fostering Panel Member Vacancies - West Midlands27/11/2023
Location: West Bromwich Salary: To be advised Contract Type: Contractor Specific Hours: Flexible Closing Date: 17 December 2023 St Christopher’s has an exciting opportunity to join its West Midlands Fostering Panel covering foster carers in the West Midlands. We are looking for Panel Members to help us provide an excellent foster care service.
Joining a Fostering Panel Panel plays an integral role in ensuring that children and young people come first when they live with St Christopher’s foster carers. They examine assessments of prospective foster carers and ensure that high standards are maintained across the agency in line with Panel’s monitoring role. Applicants must be able to contribute to all Panel functions including:
You will need to commit to attendance at Panel in our West Bromwich office as agreed with St Christopher’s. Skills for Fostering Panel Members We are open to applications from a range of backgrounds and expertise, but you will need to possess the following skills and knowledge:
What we offer As part of their role Panel Members receive:
Please note that paperwork is shared with Panel members electronically, so applicants should have secure access to a laptop or similar. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of the interview process. If you are interested in this opportunity or require further information, please visit our website or contact Debbie Stone, Panel Manager - DebbieStone@stchris.org.uk Full details and application documents here Location: Isle of Man Salary: £44,566 per annum (Relocation package of up to £3,000) Contract Type: Permanent Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Closing Date: 06 December 2023 40 hours per week with some weekends, bank holidays work as required
About the Role An exciting opportunity to manage a team of personal advisors working with young people aged 15-21 transitioning from the care system into the community. The role involves ensuring the service provision meets the needs of individual young people and that staff are given adequate support. You will also oversee a daily drop in service for young people to attend for general advice and support throughout the week. About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. Applicants should have
What you should expect from us
Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk Closing date: 6th December 2023 Interview date: 11th December 2023 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 24 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. Full details and application documents here Location: Fostering Eastern Region Salary: £43,316 Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days Closing Date: 03 December 2023 Salary up to £43,316 depending on experience Full Time equivalent - £17,326.4 pro-rata
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role The role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new St. Christopher’s foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process. The role will proactively lead on the recruitment strategy for a given region but the postholder may have to work across other regions as required by workflows. The postholder will deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted approach, enabling the recruitment and assessment of foster carers who can meet the needs of St. Christopher’s looked after children. Applicants should have:
In return we offer:
Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk Closing date: 3rd November 2023 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. Full details and application documents here Location: West Bromwich Salary: £40,842 Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 03 December 2023 Salary up to £40,842 depending on experience
About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role The role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new St. Christopher’s foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process. The role will proactively lead on the recruitment strategy for a given region but the postholder may have to work across other regions as required by workflows. The postholder will deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted approach, enabling the recruitment and assessment of foster carers who can meet the needs of St. Christopher’s looked after children. Applicants should have:
In return we offer:
Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk Closing date: 3rd November 2023 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date. St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes. Full details and application documents here Job Opportunity with FFP Member, St Christopher's: Independent Form F Assessors - West Midlands10/11/2023
Location: West Bromwich Salary: Fee of up to £2000 on completion Contract Type: Contractor Closing Date: 19 November 2023 St Christopher’s has an exciting opportunity to join its West Midlands region Fostering Team. We are looking for Form F Assessors to help us assess potential foster carers as to their ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in our care.
About the Role
Skills for Independent Form F Assessors We are open to applications from a range of backgrounds and expertise, but you will need to possess the following skills and knowledge:
What we offer As part of their role Independent Form F Assessors receive:
How to apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your covering statement or letter and CV to Debbie Stone (DebbieStone@stchris.org.uk) All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of the interview process. For the full job description and person specification, please click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact Debbie Stone (DebbieStone@stchris.org.uk). Full details and application documents here Location: Fostering Eastern Region Salary: Fee of up to £2000 on completion Contract Type: Contractor Closing Date: 19 November 2023 St Christopher’s has an exciting opportunity to join its Eastern region Fostering Teams covering foster carers across the South East of England. We are looking for Form F Assessors to help us assess potential foster carers as to their ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in our care.
About the Role
Skills for Independent Form F Assessors We are open to applications from a range of backgrounds and expertise, but you will need to possess the following skills and knowledge:
What we offer As part of their role Independent Form F Assessors receive:
How to apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your covering statement or letter and CV to Debbie Stone (DebbieStone@stchris.org.uk) All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of the interview process. For the full job description and person specification, please click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact Debbie Stone (DebbieStone@stchris.org.uk). Full details and application documents here |
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