Hybrid Family Finding Officer for Child Welfare

Team Fostering Ltd; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Family Finding Officer to manage the matching of foster carers with children and coordinate care arrangements. This position offers a minimum of one day per week in the office, with full-time hours and a salary range of £27,674.24 to £32,108.57 annually. The ideal candidate will possess resilience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for children. A range of employee benefits, including 30 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements, are offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Staff loyalty bonus

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care setting preferred.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Open to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Local Authorities for referrals.
• Manage the matching process between foster carers and children.
• Coordinate short break care arrangements.

Skills

Resilience

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Negotiation skills

Self-motivation

Job description

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Family Finding Officer to manage the matching of foster carers with children and coordinate care arrangements. This position offers a minimum of one day per week in the office, with full-time hours and a salary range of £27,674.24 to £32,108.57 annually. The ideal candidate will possess resilience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving outcomes for children. A range of employee benefits, including 30 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements, are offered.