Location: Bristol, South West England. Salary: £24,000 per annum (pro-rata). Contract Type: Fixed Term Part-Time Closing Date: 20 December 2023 Contract/Hours: Part Time Fixed Term Contract – for 12 months – 18.5 hours a week.
Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, and a discount portal with your favourite brands. Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role As a Transition Worker, you will support care experienced people aged 16-24 with significant transitions. This might involve preparing them to move into independent living or supported accommodation. For young people moving on, this may be a move onto their own tenancy/suitable accommodation, or another planned destination. Where young people are moving towards more independence you will assist them to develop the necessary life skills to manage their own tenancy independently, and responsibly and to budget effectively. You will also support young people with skills to Transition to new environments whilst they live with their carers – this will include supporting them to move to college or exploring work-based options and experiences. It will be your role to build a trusting relationship with the young people and support them to sustain positive relationships with other adults involved with them, as they move into the next stage of their lives. Where young people are moving on to live independently you will assist them to develop the necessary life skills to manage their own tenancy independently, and responsibly and to budget effectively. How you'll help to create brighter futures You'll offer support and advice to our young people to overcome barriers that can include housing, homelessness, confidence and self-esteem issues, poor social skills, lack of qualifications and employment opportunities. You will also support young people with emotional wellbeing and provide resilient and nurturing support, even in challenging and demanding situations. Key responsibilities of your role will be to:
Let's talk about you! We're looking for someone with great planning and organisational skills. Do you have the ability to communicate effectively and find it easy to build and engage with young people and professionals? If so, we would love to hear from you! Some other requirements we have for the role are:
For any recruitment related queries or help with your application please contact: David Simpson on 01923 361732. At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace by actively encouraging applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates and people with disabilities, as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and meaningful action to ensure fair opportunity to all groups in our communities and for AFC. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Full details and application documents here Children’s Charities Coalition joint statement responding to LGA research on high cost placements in children’s social care “The children’s social care system is in desperate need of reform. "Too many children who spend time in care aren’t given the loving home they deserve. And the costs of providing that care are rising and are putting local authorities under increasing financial pressure. “At the same time, the continued lack of early investment in family support is leading to ever more children and young people requiring crisis support in care, often struggling to meet children’s complex needs and with children regularly moved away from their community and the local area they know. “These findings should be a wake-up call to the Government, highlighting the urgent need to reform the way homes for children in care are provided and to break the vicious cycle of failing to spend on family support and spending later on creating huge costs for costs for children’s futures and the Treasury. We need significant investment in services that help families before they reach breaking point. This would not only allow more children to continue living with their birth families safely but provide financial savings in the longer term for the taxpayer.” Signed: Action for Children, Barnardo’s, National Children’s Bureau, NSPCC, The Children’s Society https://childrenatthetable.org.uk/ Source: www.barnardos.org.uk Our celebrity supporters never fail to amaze us with their commitment to Action for Children. Whether donning our branded t-shirts on TV or jumping out of planes, their support helps us continue to reach vulnerable families and children around the UK. This is particularly felt at Christmas. The magic of Christmas begins in childhood. Hanging stockings. Sharing festive food. Presents under the tree. But for vulnerable children across the UK, Christmas is anything but magical. At a time when families are celebrating, others are struggling. Thanks to the support of our celebrity ambassadors this Christmas, we could help more children and families with nowhere else to turn, this year and beyond. They help spread our goal of helping children have safe and happy childhoods. So, whose faces should you look out for the Christmas? Larry Lamb Actor Larry Lamb has become the iconic voice of the Action for Children Christmas TV advert. After becoming a household name for his appearances in Gavin and Stacey, EastEnders, and I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, Larry Lamb is now on our TVs calling attention to the needs of vulnerable children across the UK. Where to watch the Secret Santa TV ad Last year, our Secret Santas helped us reach 765, 905 children and families across the UK. And we are incredibly grateful for Larry’s continued support this year too. TV star Billie Shepherd has teamed up with Action for Children this year to add a touch of glamour to our Secret Santa campaign. How? By designing a unique and beautifully festive charity Christmas bauble. Not only is the bauble charming in its design, but each purchase of Billie’s magical bauble can support our Secret Santa campaign. The bauble is also handmade, sustainable, plastic-free, and locally sourced. And its nude, gold, and mother of pearl design will make a lovely addition to any Christmas tree. See Billie react to the first unboxing of her magical bauble... Angela Rippon
Angela Rippon has become our very own dancing queen on Strictly Come Dancing this year. Each week, she has blown us away with her incredible performance. And the only thing more impressive than the signature Angela Rippon leg lift is her constant support for us. This year, you can expect to see Angela supporting our Secret Santa campaign in a number of ways. Across the festive months, she will be sharing the message of supporting vulnerable children and young people across the UK, and may even be making an appearance or two... Our celebrity supports mean the world to us are Action for Children. We are so grateful for their continued support. But we also know that we couldn't do any of this without the generous support of our Secret Santas too; the generous support of people like you. Right now, 4.2 million children live in poverty in the UK. That’s 600,000 more than in 2012. And 29% of all children. But with your support, we can continue to help these children have the safe and happy childhoods they deserve. We could put the magic back into Christmas for a vulnerable child. A quick search of Fatima Whitbread MBE online and you see her many successes over the years as a former British Olympic Javelin thrower. But what you’ll also find is the harrowing story of her early life As Fatima describes her childhood, it’s something you’d never imagine anyone – let alone a baby – could experience. Abandoned by her biological mother in her flat at three months old, Fatima says she was “left to die”. “A neighbour heard the cries of a baby, but they didn’t see anyone come or go for a few days,” Fatima shared. “At that point, the neighbour called the police who came and broke the door down to rescue the baby – me.” She then spent the next four months in hospital being treated for malnutrition, before being put into care. Fatima doesn’t speak too highly of her time in care homes – though there were brighter moments, thanks to some special people she encountered. Fatima’s first home After leaving hospital, Fatima was placed in a children’s home in Hertfordshire. She stayed there for the first five years of her life. “There were a lot of us in that first home – about 25 – but none older than five,” Fatima recalled. “It was a huge, though quite barren, large mansion.” Looking back on her time in children’s homes brings up mixed emotions for Fatima. While she sees it as part of her story, she “remembers it never feeling like a home... more like an institution.” Meeting her biological mother Despite having left her alone days after birth, Fatima’s biological mum was present during her early life – albeit infrequently. The first time they met was when she was five. With no warning, Fatima was one day told that she would be meeting her mum, a social worker and her half-brother and -sister the following morning. “I found this quite disturbing, because I didn’t know I had a mum,” Fatima said. “Nobody ever took the time to explain it to me. And having never received any birthday cards or visits, the only logical way I could understand it was that I had no real family or home.” The next morning, Fatima found herself sitting, waiting and contemplating what was going to happen. “When I finally saw my biological mother, she was so far removed that I didn’t even recognise her. I thought she was the petite mouse-coloured hair lady (but that was the social worker). My mother was the large dark-haired lady who didn’t look at or bond with me. “I didn’t resonate with them at all. I felt very ‘other’ to them. I felt like they were a family, and I was just on the outside looking in.” A sudden and unexpected move On top of an already challenging day – Fatima was also told that she’d be moving to a new children’s home that day. “I can remember the long drive to the new home,” Fatima said. “The social worker in the driver seat, myself in the passenger side. Not a word was spoken, I just looked out and cried the entire journey.” Suddenly leaving all she’d ever known, Fatima was frightened for the future. Despite this, Fatima says she never questioned why she was moved to another home. She continued, “all I knew is that I was now in a new home; one with new people, a new house aunty, and a whole different set of circumstances.” Fatima’s new home was smaller and more suburban than the Hertfordshire home. There were only 14 children in this place, but it has a special place in her heart as it’s where she met Aunty Pete. Aunty Pete: The star in Fatima’s life Aunty Pete – “a cockney lady” originally from London, lived in a small house just down the road from Fatima’s new children’s home. Fatima can still remember how the house felt lighter whenever Aunty Pete arrived. “She was one of the 72-hour-ladies at the home, who worked on a rota to come in and look after the children", Fatima noted. “If I ran up the stairs in our house, I could see her coming from out our window”, Fatima fondly remembers. “It felt quite comforting to know that she was only a stone throw away.” The depth of Aunty Pete’s impact on Fatima goes “far deeper”, as she puts it: “As a child, Aunty Pete taught me a lot. She showed me how to love and laugh – she kept me sane... She gave me a sense of purpose.” It’s Aunty Pete’s presence in Fatima’s life that helped her break down the walls she’d built up. After many tough years, Fatima felt let down. But Aunty Pete’s impact stayed with her long after leaving her home, even after she was adopted at 14. It’s part of why, today, Fatima chooses to support causes like Action for Children. Why Fatima supports Action for Children Reflecting on her story, Fatima said: “It was very difficult to keep surviving during those days. Day by day, year by year – 14 years with only some glimmers of hope. It’s a long time to be in homes which felt more like institutions.” However, Fatima credits her experiences to who she has become, and people like Aunty Pete who helped her “survive”. Fatima’s not-so-bright early years are what make her passionate about making sure children have safe and happy childhoods. “It makes such a big difference when children feel seen and know they’re understood. They become much more secure in themselves. You can see it – they’re confident in voicing their opinions about things, rather than holding it in becoming closed off.
“Action for Children have definitely got it right. They’re making sure children get the best start in life and have a loving place to call home.” Help a vulnerable child feel the magic of Christmas At Action for Children we protect and support children, young people and families. We do this through giving children and young people a safe and loving home. And through building children and young people's emotional resilience to help them overcome challenges. The magic of Christmas beings in childhood. It's a time for children to make precious memories. For them to feel happiness and love - the kind of magic that lasts a lifetime. Become a Secret Santa this winter and help a vulnerable child feel the magic of Christmas. Like the rest of the UK, we've been excitedly awaiting the release of the John Lewis Christmas advert. And this year’s advert is extra special with its festive soundtrack supporting Action for Children. It's one year since John Lewis spotlight children in care and Action for Children in their 2022 Christmas TV ad. The advert was part of their Building Happier Futures Programme – their long-term commitment to helping children from care. This year’s advert, called ‘Snapper, the Perfect Christmas Tree’, similarly supports our work with vulnerable children and young people across the UK. How? Through the advert’s emotive, classical soundtrack. Did you know our very own Christmas advert is on TV? Discover where you can watch it What is the 2023 John Lewis Christmas ad about? The story begins with a young boy who excitedly buys a seed at a quirky antiques market with his Gran. The label on the box says ‘grow your own perfect Christmas tree’ – the ultimate winter activity. However, the seed unexpectedly grows into a mischievous Venus Fly Trap named Snapper. Like many past John Lewis Christmas ads (think Moz the Monster from 2017 or Monty the Penguin in 2014) we see a magical bond grow between the boy and Snapper. And by the advert’s end, Snapper has been lovingly absorbed into the family and their Christmas traditions. The message? ‘Let your traditions grow’. Watch the John Lewis Christmas advert How does the John Lewis Christmas advert support Action for Children? The soundtrack of the advert stars the classical singer, Andrea Bocelli – a breakaway from the conventional acoustic covers that they've done in the past. The song was created specially for the Christmas advert and named ‘festa’, which means ‘celebration’. It matches the message of shaking off typical traditions by adding a twist to the traditional music we listen to at Christmas time. But it's not just a new song to add to your Christmas soundtrack. By downloading it, you'll be supporting our work at Action for Children. As part of their commitment to supporting care experienced young people, every download of the advert’s song will give money towards the charity partners of John Lewis & Partners’ Building Happier Futures Programme: Action for Children, Home-Start UK, and Who Cares? Scotland. Where can I download the John Lewis Christmas advert's song?
The song is available to download now on Decca records and other music outlets including Amazon and Apple Music. Andrea Bocelli’s record company, Decca, will be donating 10p for every track download in the UK between 9th November and 31st April 2024 split between, Action for Children (50%), Home-Start UK (30%), and Who Cares? Scotland (20%). When is the John Lewis 2023 Christmas advert released? The advert was released on John Lewis & Partners’ social media channels on 9th of November 2022. The advert will feature on TV channels from the 10th November. Source: https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk Location: Hybrid office in Devon, with travel to meet young people in Devon and Cornwall. Salary: £24,000 per annum, pro rata Contract Type: Fixed Term Part-Time Closing Date: 16 November 2023 Contract/Hours: Fixed Term contract for 12 months / Part-Time – 18.5 hours per week ( flexible/negotiable at interview stage depending on the service needs)
Interviews will be taking place on Friday 24th November 2023 Benefits: 29 days annual leave pro rata PLUS bank holidays, Blue Light Card, professional qualifications, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role At the heart of the Action for Children Fostering Southwest Peninsula and Family Breaks Devon services, is the well-being of children/young people, the foster carers, our staff and colleagues. Our Fostering Southwest Peninsula service provides stable homes for children and young people who cannot live with their families. Our Family Breaks Devon service provides short breaks for children and young people with additional needs, most of whom live with their parents. We are a well-established service with long standing successful fostering networks providing safe environments for our children and young people to thrive and flourish. We use Attachment theory principles and our knowledge of trauma on early childhood development in our work to help children, young people and foster carers to make a meaningful emotional connection. As a Transitions Worker, you will be part of a leading therapeutic service providing one to one practical and emotional support to 15-25 year old young people to make the transition from foster care into independence. You will coordinate and direct the support to young people by agreeing and providing interventions, enabling positive and agreed outcomes to be achieved, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. We support agile / homeworking when required, with the expectation to visit children/young people across Devon and Cornwall in addition to working from our office base in Exeter. How you'll help to create brighter futures As a Transition Worker you'll be part of a team that values all our relationships and where relational practice is at the heart of all that we do. This will include assisting young people to secure suitable accommodation where needed, build aspirations, and find suitable employment and training, education opportunities. Some key responsibilities will be;
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Good to know. Application Process There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Talent Pool We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't. Contact: If, for any reason, you need support with your application, please contact Wede Omu at wede.omu@actionforchildren.org.uk. We'll be happy to give you any support you require. Diversity, equality and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace by actively encouraging applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates and people with disabilities, as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and meaningful action to ensure fair opportunity to all groups in our communities and for AFC. We're also encouraging more male applicants for our Children's Services roles, too. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Full details and application documents here In 2022, we began a meaningful partnership with the John Lewis Partnership as part of the Building Happier Futures programme - their long-term commitment to helping children from care. But how does this partnership shape our work and the young people we support? Like Action for Children, the John Lewis Partnership understand that the 108,000 children growing up in the UK care system deserve the opportunities to thrive like any other young person. But they also understand that for this to happen, more help is needed. By working together, we can reach more care experienced young people in the UK and give them the tools they need to shine. We're providing support to give foster placements more stability. We're developing a new employability support service in collaboration with care experienced young people. And we’re helping young people transition from care to independent living. Working together for children in care Following difficult and disrupted childhoods, many care experienced young people find themselves thrown into adulthood before they're ready. When they leave care, many young people face a life of independence with no one to turn to. The lack of support makes it even more challenging. It's for this reason that leaving care is often described as a ‘cliff edge’. The funding we receive through the John Lewis Partnership is helping young people across the UK receive vital support from our Transition Workers. Transition Workers help care experienced young people gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in adult life. They work directly with children in care before, during, and after their transition into independent living. The young people supported by our Transition Workers feel listened to, connected to the wider community, and that they can be their authentic selves. The impact of this support is lifelong. How we are helping care experienced young people: Miracle’s story Since she was born, 20-year-old Miracle has been in and out of the care system. She experienced several foster placements. And without any stability in her life, Miracle found herself struggling with her mental health. Miracle explains: “I had a terrible time in school – I was badly bullied and just didn’t feel like I was getting any support. It was a really dark time.” In 2019, Miracle was placed with an Action for Children foster carer, and things started to turn around. Her foster carer referred Miracle to Action for Children Transition Worker, Catherine. This support came at a critical point in Miracle’s life. With her transition worker, Catherine, by her side, Miracle has flourished. She's currently doing a work placement and is aiming to go to university next year. Over the years, Miracle and Catherine have built up an incredible bond.
“Transition Workers give children in care someone to talk to. It helps us not to feel alone, that someone is fighting your corner... Catherine became my friend. Anything I needed – applications for jobs, colleges, someone to talk to if I was down – I could talk to her about anything. If I'd never had that, I would have been in a very dark place.” Miracle is so passionate about the work Catherine does that she jumped at the chance to join Action for Children's Young Ambassador Board. As part of our board, members can discuss the issues affecting young people today and help shape the work of the charity. Having first-hand experience of the care system, Miracle is able to use her voice to bring about change for the future. Location: Hybrid – Horfield Bristol Salary: £37,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: 5 November 2023 Number of Roles: 2 Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum dependant on experience - Plus on call allowance
Contract/Hours: Permanent Full- time 37hrs per week. Location: Hybrid – Horfield Bristol - You will be expected to travel around the Southwest, but we do offer the flexibility to work from home on occasions. Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday the 5th Of November '23. Benefits:
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of thousands of children. A bit about the role Our three linked services, Fostering Southwest, Fostering Southwest Peninsula and Family Breaks Devon provide high quality foster families to vulnerable children and young people working closely with nearby Action for Children Services. We offer the highest standard of care-providing carers with excellent training, supervision, and support to achieve the best outcomes for the young people we look after. We strive to provide a good quality of care, always ensuring the young people are the centre of our approach. We are looking for an outstanding Fostering Social Worker who can support placements in the Southwest of England. How you'll help to create brighter futures.
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Working here is so much more than a job. Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you. Good to know. Application Process There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Contact: Recruitment Partner Erika Brinkman on 01923 361723 or erika.brinkman@actionforchildren.org.uk if require any further information. Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role ad qualified as a social worker but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Good luck! We can't wait to hear from you. Full details and application documents here Job Opportunity with FFP Member, Action for Children: Operational Director of Childrens Services17/10/2023
Location: Scotland (this role will mainly cover the north of Scotland). Salary: £69,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: 1 November 2023 Interviews: Week commencing 13th November 2023. Benefits: 29 days annual leave pro rata PLUS bank holidays, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages, up to 7% employer contribution pension, discount portal with your favourite brands.
Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role Are you a strong communicator and creative thinker with a flair for innovation who is focused and passionate about changing the lives of children and their families? We have a unique opportunity for an Operational Director of Children's Services to provide leadership and management across the north of Scotland. This is an exciting and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a huge personal impact. Reporting to the National Director of Scotland, you will lead, develop, and manage a dedicated team of managers who deliver a range of children's services across a specified area. Scotland has ambitious plans to grow residential, fostering, criminal exploitation and mental health services whilst ensuring our existing service footprint remains strong and sustainable. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people as part of an enthusiastic and ambitious Scotland team. How you'll help to create brighter futures
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Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. Contact: David Simpson, Recruitment Partner on 01923 361732 or email david.simpson@actionforchildren.org.uk Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube and sign up to our newsletter to get to know us better. Full details and application documents here Location: Hybrid – Horfield Bristol Salary: £39,400 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: 10 October 2023 Number of Roles: 2 Salary: up to £39,400 per annum dependant on experience - Plus on call allowance
Location: Hybrid – Horfield Bristol - You will be expected to travel around the Southwest, but we do offer the flexibility to work from home on occasions. Benefits
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help. Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK. Last year, we helped more than 670,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of thousands of children. A bit about the role Our three linked services, Fostering Southwest, Fostering Southwest Peninsula and Family Breaks Devon provide high quality foster families to vulnerable children and young people from our offices in Bristol and Exeter. We offer the highest standard of care-providing carers with excellent training, supervision, and support to achieve the best outcomes for the young people we look after. We strive to provide a good quality of care, always ensuring the young people are the centre of our approach. We are looking for an outstanding Fostering Social Worker who can support placements in the Southwest of England. How you'll help to create brighter futures.
Let's talk about you.
Working here is so much more than a job. Whether this is a career change for you or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you. Good to know. Application Process There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Contact: Recruitment Partner Erika Brinkman on 01923 361723 or erika.brinkman@actionforchildren.org.uk if require any further information. Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Male staff are under-represented within our Children Service roles. We would like to encourage more male applicants for our Children Service roles. Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Good luck! We can't wait to hear from you. Full details and application documents here |
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