 Watch a short film created by TACT care experienced young people from Wales who wanted to give back something to young people who found themselves in similar positions to themselves when they were younger. In film, they also “talk to their younger selves” giving advice which they feel they can now give having learned so much from their experiences.
The film is a positive endorsement not just of the young people’s wonderful qualities and personalities but of their experiences living with fabulous foster carers who have clearly meant so much to them in their lives. Watch the film here  Location: South Coast Salary: £40,500 PA + £1,500 OOH Allowance + £500 Home Working Allowance Closing Date: 04/08/2019 Interview Date: 12/08/2019 Hours: 35 hours per week TACT, the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity now has over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development.
Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fostering Social Worker/Manager to lead the development of the South Coast team. This role will hold responsibility for supervision of staff and a small number of carers in this area and will support the Area Manager to further grow and develop this service. This post will cover the Hampshire and Dorset area with occasional travel to our Registered Office in South London. TACT offer an excellent benefits package including:
To be considered, you will need to have experience of working with children and young people in a statutory setting and have a management qualification. You will also need to be HCPC registered and have a DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualification. An enhanced DBS clearance is required and this check will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. the use of a car is essential. You will be required to work an out of hours rota, attracting an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum. Please see the job information pack for further information. Closing: Sunday 4th August 2019 Interviews: Monday 12th August 2019 at TACT South Coast (BH23 6NX) TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Full details and application documents here  Location: Walsall Salary: £24,300 per annum Closing Date: 15/08/2019 Interview Date: 04/09/2019 Hours: 35 hours per week TACT, the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity. Formed in 1993, we now have over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children's development.
Building upon our reputation for delivering excellent outcomes for children. We are now looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly-motivated Placement Officer with experience in administration within the social care field. The Placement Officer is responsible for receiving placement requests for children who need to be looked after and matching them to our foster carer in cooperation with TACT' s team. The role requires:
The successful applicant will have the following essential attributes:
A standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. TACT offer an excellent benefits package including 31 days paid holiday, flexible working arrangements, group income protection scheme, x10 death in service, stakeholder pension scheme and fantastic learning and development opportunities. Please see the Job Description and Job Information Pack for full details. Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 15th August 2019 Interviews: Wednesday, 4th September 2019 TACT reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applications are received, you are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment Full details and application documents here  In March, we published Language That Cares, a collaborative effort led by TACT that aims to change the language of the care system. We sat down with young people in care and listened to what they had to say about the language that is used day to day with them and about them and how it makes them feel. TACT Senior research and policy adviser Sara Ortiz reflects on what we have learnt from this experience and advises professionals on how to take a more compassionate and inclusive approach to communication.
Read her article in Children & Young People Now here  Location: Leeds Salary: £33 per hour Closing Date: 17/07/2019 Interview Date: 02/08/2019 Hours: Variable TACT is the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering and adoption services. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering or adoptive families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. Working in partnership with local authorities from our offices across England, Wales and Scotland, we are dedicated to providing creative, effective and outcome-focused services. We also campaign on behalf of children and young people in care, carers and adoptive families and are a leading voice in the sector.
Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people. We are currently seeking an Independent Fostering Reviewing Officer to work in our Yorkshire office. Core Tasks:
Rates of Pay TACT will pay £33.00 per hour plus mileage at 45p per mile (to the Leeds Office). Please see the Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of the role and rates. You will need to be DipSW, CSS or CQSW qualified and registered with the HCPC. An enhanced disclosure is also required and will be carried out by TACT on your behalf.
Full details and application documents here  Location: Cardiff Salary £29,700 pa plus £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance (once participating) Closing Date: 30/06/2019 Interview Date: 09/07/2019 Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Full Time - Permanent Supervising Social Worker
Homebased - South West Wales TACT, the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity now has over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a national non-profitable organisation at a local level. We are interested in individuals for whom quality of service is paramount and in those who share our commitment to working in partnership with children and their foster carers in the development of the agency. Duties of the Supervising Social Worker will include:
We welcome applications from Welsh speaking supervising social workers as we are currently under-represented in this area. The successful supervising social worker will be required to have the following:
TACT offer an excellent benefits package including:
Please see the job information pack for further information. • Closing: Midnight on Sunday 30th June 2019 • Interviews: Tuesday 9th July 2019 - taking place at TACT Cymru (CF11 9LJ) TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Full details and application pack can be found here Member News: TACT - The support we give to the young people doesn’t end when they leave our house.”16/6/2019
 Ray – TACT Foster Carer since 2009
East Midlands My life has always been very child focused. I have a 19-year-old son with my wife Anne who works in childcare, two older girls from my previous marriage and four grandchildren. My brother and sister-in-law fostered with TACT for 23 years before they retired this year and we often spent time with children in their care. As we had a spare bedroom in our house, we decided that we would love to give a child a chance of a family life, with support and love, and so ten years ago i became a foster dad. Shortly after we were approved to foster, we received a phone call regarding a young man from Afghanistan who was at a police station after being found on a lorry. We only had 15 minutes notice before a social worker brought him to our house so we quickly put fresh bedding on and waited. To say we were nervous would be an understatement. This boy came to our house with only a plastic bag containing a few clothes given to him by the police, and he had no knowledge of English. We did our best to make sure his needs ere met and we learnt a lot very quickly. First, we went to our local mosque where we found help and advice from some lovely people. Then we visited a halal shop where we received tips on what he could and could not eat. Finding him a school was particularly difficult as not many had places available, and the fact that he didn’t speak or write much English made it even more complicated. However, I did my best and phoned and chased people until a place was found. When children are in my care, I will always do all I can to support them and get them the best outcomes possible. As three out of four of the children we have cared for were unaccompanied asylum seekers, being their foster carers meant taking them to legal meetings and supporting them throughout intense and stressful times. The list of processes we have had to undertake when a child moves in with us could be very long, but the way I look at it is just the same as with any other family member. You fight for them to get what they need. Being a foster carer means everything to me. I have loved helping the children in my care, supporting them and watching them gain confidence and achieve great things at school. This doesn’t end when the young person leaves our house. We are still in touch with all our former foster sons. They know that we are still here for them and they are welcome to pop in anytime. I am proud to say all the boys are doing well in life. Our first foster son has his own family now and he still calls us mum and dad. The second one is working really hard but makes sure to find time to come visit us. Our third son received his leave to remain status last year and he is now studying for a degree at university. Our own son is now 19, and to him the boys are just like family. I still remember when our first foster child arrived at the house, the two boys spent the evening playing on a game console. No talking was needed, they were communicating as children do. I would recommend to anyone who is considering fostering not to overthink it and just go for it. And when you get that phone call about a child that might be placed with you don’t listen only to negatives. All children are different but they have one thing in common – they all need support and a family. Read more carer stories here. Source: https://www.tactcare.org.uk/  Location: Bristol Salary: £33,561 pa + £1,500 Out of Hours Rota Allowance Closing Date: 16/06/2019 Interview Date: 27/06/2019 Hours: 35 hours per week Full Time - Permanent
Home based TACT, the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity now has over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a national non-profit making organisation at a local level. We are interested in individuals for whom quality of service is paramount and in those who share our commitment to working in partnership with children and their foster carers in the development of the agency. The overall purpose of this role is to recruit, assess, train and support a diverse range of foster carers and placements. You are required to have the following experience:
You will be required to be on an out of hours’ rota and you will be paid an out of hours’ allowance of £1,500 per annum once participating in the rota. TACT offer an excellent benefits package including 31 days paid holiday, flexible working arrangements, group income protection scheme, x10 death in service, stakeholder pension scheme, child care vouchers and fantastic learning and development opportunities. Please see the job information pack for further information. Closing: Sunday 16th June 2019 Interviews: Thursday 27th June 2019 at TACT South West (BS16 2QQ) TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Full details and application documents here  Location: Northants Salary: £33,561 (Pro Rata PA) + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance Closing Date: 23/05/2019 Interview Date: 31/05/2019 Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Senior Supervising Social Worker
Senior Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Full Time, Office Based Position Fixed Term for 6 Months with potential for Permanent Appointment TACT, the UK’s largest fostering and adoption charity now has over 500 dedicated carers, who look after over 600 children and young people across the country. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits and we invest all of our surplus income into fostering services, staff, carers, and children’s development. Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people. The overall purpose of this role is to recruit, assess, train and support a diverse range of foster carers and placements. The TACT East Midlands Team are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Senior Supervising Social Worker for this full time office based role. The successful candidate will be supporting and supervising foster carers across the region so the ability to travel is required. In addition the successful candidate will provide support to other less experienced members of the social work team. The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 6 months initially with the possibility of being made permanent thereafter. The successful candidate will have the following :
You will be required to be on an out of hours’ rota and you will be eligable for an out of hours’ allowance of £1,500 per annum once participating in the rota and in addition TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
Please see the job information pack for further information. Closing: Midnight on Thursday 23rd May 2019 Interviews: Friday 31st May 2019 at TACT East Midlands (NN15 7HH) TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Apply here  Location: Cardiff Salary: £12.77 ph + 12.07% Holiday Pay Closing Date: 03/05/2019 Interview Date: 13/05/2019 Hours: Occasional Irregular Hours TACT Fostering and Adoption is the UK’s leading charity provider of fostering and adoption services. Working in nine offices across Scotland,England and Wales, we are dedicated to providing creative, effective and outcome-focused services for children, young people and families.
We are looking for that unique person who can assist TACT in offering a range of services which impact positively on the welfare of children. To work in partnership with parents, carers, children, young people, local authorities and their social workers according to the agreed contract of work. The overall purpose of this role is to work closely with looked after children, the birth children of foster carers and foster carers to achieve agreed objectives for excellent care as outlined in the 7 core aims for Children in Wales / 5 Every Child Matters Outcome Areas in England. Candidates with the ability to speak Welsh would be desirable. Due to the nature of this post the successful candidate must be willing to show flexibility regarding hours and days of work which will include evenings and weekends. Occasional overnight stays may be required for organised events. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role which TACT will undertake. Please see the Job Description and Information Pack for more details. Closing: Friday, 3rd May 2019 Interviews: Monday, 13th May 2019 in TACT Wales Office (CF11 9LJ) TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, you are advised to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Full details and application documents here: www.tactcare.org.uk |
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