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Part time Support Worker

Salary scale : circa £9000 to £13000 per annum for working 20 hours per week (depending upon experience)

Acorn Fostering Services is an Independent Fostering Agency based in Leicester and operating across Midlands and north of England.

We are looking for a part time Support Worker, working 20 hours per week, with experience of working with children and young people with difficult behaviour to join our team. The role will often involve working outside of the usual office hours and include evening and weekend.

As a Support Worker you will be proactively involved in the support of children and their foster carers through direct work with children placed, birth children and foster carers.

The post holder must work in partnership with agency Management and Supervising Social Workers and carry out duties assigned by these officers.

You must have experience of working with children and young people and have a valid driving licence and access to a car for travel. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

For further information contact Julie Bailey, Deputy Manager on 0116 2513550 or email info@acornfostering.com.

Pleases complete an application form by clicking on the link for application form. . Completed applications must be sent to Prina Gohil on pgohil@acornfostering.com.

Independent Form F Assessors required

Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an independent fostering agency operating mainly in the Midland region. We are seeking experienced Independent Form F assessors to undertake Form F assessments for prospective carers all areas of the Midlands and surrounding Counties.

As a qualified and registered social worker, you will have proven experience of carrying out assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will have excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to high quality practice.

For further information on this role, please contact: Julie Bailey, Deputy Manager on 0116 2166040.

For application form related enquiries, please contact Ms Prina Gohil on pgohil@acornfostering.com or ring on 0116 251350

Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Completed application Form must be emailed to pgohil@acornfostering.com or Posted to:
Acorn Fostering Services
Acorn Conference Centre
78-80 Burleys Way
Leicester
LE1 3BD

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