We have presently a fantastic opportunity to join one of our 16+ Homes, located in Twickenham, and make a difference to our Young People’s lives.

As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ semi-independent supported accommodation service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills.

We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you’re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward we would love to hear from you!

Applicants should have:

• At least two year’s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals
• A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people
• Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people.
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements.
• Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evening and weekend shifts and participating in the On-Call system.

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As Team Leader, you will assist the Manager in the running of a 16+ semi-independent supported accommodation service, supporting the delivery of high quality transition services for young people that promote their independence and increase their life skills.

We have an enthusiastic team including Support Workers, Waking Night Staff and Management who all have different interests which they bring to the service. If you’re ready for a challenge and think you have the skills to drive St Christopher’s forward we would love to hear from you!

Applicants should have

• At least two year’s relevant experience providing housing and/or support services to vulnerable individuals
• A good understanding of the regulatory framework relevant to the provision of housing services for young people
• Knowledge of the welfare benefits system in relation to young people.
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff and be a positive role model.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and to work flexibly to meet deadlines or service requirements.
• Ability to use own initiative as well as be an active team member.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evening and weekend shifts and participating in the On-Call system

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St Christopher’s has an exciting opportunity to join its West Midlands Fostering Teams covering foster carers across the West Midlands. 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 we care for.  

About the Role

• Undertake the assessment of prospective foster carers, using the Coram BAAF Form F, to the agency’s required standard and present to the agency ready for panel (this requires all work to be typed and corrected, e.g. spelling & grammar). Making recommendations on the assessment and approval of foster carer applicants.
• Visit and interview the three referees as identified by the carer in their application
• Keep all written and verbal communication with the agency and any paperwork supplied by the agency confidential.
• Make changes or alterations to the Coram BAAF form as requested by the agency representative, including changes requested by the panel.
• Present the completed Form F to the fostering panel.

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We’re proud to launch our latest Impact Report, and I’d love to take a moment to recognise what a fantastic milestone this is. This report isn’t just a document—it’s a celebration of our staff and carers and the incredible work they do every single day to support children, young people and their families. It reflects the heart and soul of our mission, and I encourage everyone to take the time to read it. I think you’ll feel—as I did—a real sense of pride and purpose in what we’ve achieved together over the past year.

But this isn’t just for us. Our Impact Report will be centre stage at the upcoming Commissioner’s Conference in Derby at the end of June. This event brings together commissioners from across the UK—the very people who fund and shape services for young people. It’s our chance to showcase the remarkable outcomes we deliver, which often outshine national averages and even many local authority-run services. We’re especially excited to be highlighting the brilliant work of our Isle of Man Edge of Care service, a shining example of innovation and impact in practice.

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor ideally from a charity non for profit background to join our People Operations team working closely with service managers to contribute and help create an inspiring place to work through effective HR solutions, best practise and interventions. To provide a high performing service and oversee the employee life cycle of our people throughout their journey at St Christopher’s.     

Key aspects of the job will be:

• Deal with any performance, conduct, grievance issues, redeployment, redundancies or appeals in a legally compliant and professional way.
• Lead responsibility for keeping people related records up to date, complete and accurate.
• Working closely with managers to ensure effective performance conversations are documented at probation, promotion, flexible working and the appraisal process.
• Preparing input data for outsourced payroll regarding salary variations, changes, sickness and rota schedules by agreed monthly deadline.
• To co-ordinate annual salary review process, evaluate jobs and benchmark salaries, wherever appropriate.
• Co-ordination and monitoring of bi-annual employee survey.
• Working with the Communication Manager supporting effective staff engagement.

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As Panel Manager, you will provide close administrative support and assistance to the Fostering Team and to establish and maintain effective links and professional relationships with colleagues including Supervising Social Workers, Support Workers, Foster Carers, Panel Members and other agency services.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating information systems, both manual and computerised
• Completing statutory checks
• Processing payments and invoices
• Coordinating training activities.

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Are you looking for a job working with children and with flexibility that could fit alongside you work and family commitments? 
If so, this job could be for you.  

We are looking to recruit individuals who have the desire to support looked after children and their foster families. 

As a Fostering Support Worker (Bank) you would work closely with the supervising social workers, local authorities and other professionals to support foster placements.  

You would have the ability to manage your availability.

The role will involve:

• Planning and implementing appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of looked after children
• Running support groups, both for looked after children and birth children
• Providing support sessions during the day, evenings or weekends
• Transporting young people to activities and appointments and supervising family contact sessions
• Appropriate training will be provided to assist in this role.

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Are you looking for a job working with children and with flexibility that could fit alongside you work and family commitments? 
If so, this job could be for you.  

We are looking to recruit individuals who have the desire to support looked after children and their foster families. 

As a Fostering Support Worker (Bank) you would work closely with the supervising social workers, local authorities and other professionals to support foster placements.  

You would have the ability to manage your availability.

The role will involve:

• Planning and implementing appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of looked after children
• Running support groups, both for looked after children and birth children
• Providing support sessions during the day, evenings or weekends
• Transporting young people to activities and appointments and supervising family contact sessions
• Appropriate training will be provided to assist in this role.

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On Thursday, April 17th, children’s charity St Christopher’s will release its annual Spring newsletter, Opening Doors. This edition highlights how St Christopher’s turns their houses into homes for children and young people in care.

The charity, which has a rich history of supporting children and young people since 1870, provides quality children’s homes, supported housing, fostering and other specialist services and promotes lifelong learning and thriving for all those in their care.

St Christopher’s unique approach ensures that young people under their care can be safe, loved, and happy, and achieve their goals during and after their time with them. To achieve this, the charity learns and develops alongside young people, using emotional intelligence to create relationships and offering creative, practical activities that encourage young people to learn and grow.

St Christopher’s supports young people in their journey into adulthood, from life skills training to support in the world of work to creating a link to the home once they have left.

One story featured in Opening Doors is last summer’s camping trip, where young people stepped out of their comfort zones to try something new. For Leon, who had never camped before, it was more than just a trip. It was an unforgettable experience that opened his eyes to new possibilities:

“This was my best day since I came to the UK. I’ve seen this in movies but not in real life.”

Experiences like these help young people build confidence, friendships, and lasting memories. Please consider donating £35 today to help St Christopher’s give more children and young people like Leon the chance to thrive.

You can read Opening Doors, donate and find out more here.

Are you looking for a job working with children and with flexibility that could fit alongside you work and family commitments? 
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If so, this job could be for you.  

We are looking to recruit individuals who have the desire to support looked after children and their foster families. 

As a Fostering Support Worker (Bank) you would work closely with the supervising social workers, local authorities and other professionals to support foster placements.  

You would have the ability to manage your availability.

The role will involve:

• Planning and implementing appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of looked after children
• Running support groups, both for looked after children and birth children
• Providing support sessions during the day, evenings or weekends
• Transporting young people to activities and appointments and supervising family contact sessions
• Appropriate training will be provided to assist in this role.
• Applicants should have
• Experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of administrative work including data entry and report writing
• Ability to work with challenging behaviour and resolve conflict
• Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Good communication and administrative skills and the ability to build and sustain sound professional relationships

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