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 Marking the end of National Care Leavers Week #NCLW, our CEO’s monthly blog, is a Vlog – where Jonathan speaks with inspirational Care Leaver Josh and directly hears what young people need to help create their own brighter futures. Location: Fostering Eastern Region Salary: £43,316 Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 15 hours per week, 2 days Closing Date: 06 November 2023 Salary up to £43,316 depending on experience Full Time equivalent - £17,326.4 pro-rata
15 hours per week, 2 days Location: Chelmsford 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: 5th 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: Foster Families Recruitment Lead (West Bromwich)23/10/2023
Location: West Bromwich Salary: £40,842 Contract Type: Fixed Term Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing Date: 06 November 2023 Salary up to £40,842 depending on experience
37.5 hours per week Location: West Bromwich 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: 5th 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 People want to work at St Christopher’s in order to make a difference to young people’s lives. But we also invest in our staff so they can learn new skills, progress in their job and represent the best of their profession. Find out more as Elena, a Home Manager at one of our children’s homes tells her story. Why did you want to work at St Christopher’s? I like the ethos and philosophy of St. Christopher’s. Before I started working at St. Christopher’s, I lived and worked in New York for two years in the private sector and as a qualified social worker. I didn’t enjoy the ethos that private companies adopt towards the welfare of children and young people so when I came back to London and I wanted to find a role that was more child focussed. I identified with St Christopher’s values and I wanted to be part of their journey to help children and young people to thrive. What do you enjoy about your job? I really enjoy the managerial aspect that comes with the role and having the opportunity to work closely with children and young people, to be part of their journey, helping them to achieve their individual goals. What other development opportunities have you had? Support in completing my Level 5 Diploma What is next in your career? I started as a team leader five years ago and I am going to become the register manager for one of our homes so for now, I would like to focus on achieving Good in our next Ofsted inspection and have a full house. What would you say to someone interested/ looking to join the profession? If you are passionate about working with children and young people and you are looking for development opportunities, St Christopher’s invest in their staff. You will may be able to find a great role that suits your skills and be part of one of the oldest charities working with children and young people in the UK. Source: www.stchris.org.uk/news |
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