Job Opportunity with The Children's Family Trust: Foster Carer Support Worker

​Location: Wakefield

Salary: £14 per hour

Contract: Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Closing: 13 March 2026

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We are now recruiting for Foster Carer Support Buddies to work with our Foster Carers and their families. This is a great opportunity for those studying within a social work or health related field who want to gain experience around their studies, or for those who have availability in the evenings/weekend or during the day to undertake the role duties.

The role is offered on self-employed or zero hours contract.

What are we looking for
This role will support our foster carers and children in a wide range of activities, which could include childminding, transporting children to school and activities, attending meetings, and taking young people for days out and other activities, in order to both work with and free up some time in a carer’s day. The post-holder may spend time with the young person on a regular or an occasional basis.

The role will involve
Supporting children with additional needs within their home
Assisting with meal times and personal care.
Supporting children to access activities
Accompanying them with their foster carer on days out
Post holders may be asked to sit with children in hospital during the day whilst carers attend meetings/ appointments
Supporting with care for children at the CFT office whilst carers attend training.

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