Fostering Support Worker – Kinship & Special Guardians

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Fostering Support Worker to join our proactive team in Wigan. The role focuses on supporting Kinship Foster Carers and prospective Special Guardians, helping children stay safely within family networks when they cannot remain with their parents.

Key responsibilities

• Support Kinship Foster Carers and prospective Special Guardians to maintain high standards of care.
• Prioritise safeguarding and stability while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Engage carers, build supportive relationships and coordinate with colleagues.
• Access and arrange appropriate services for children, young people, and families.
• Maintain accurate written records of work with children, young people, and carers.
• Participate in Foster Panel meetings, planning sessions, reviews and case conferences.
• Collaborate flexibly with other agencies and the local community for a cohesive approach.

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications such as NNEB, BTEC Nursery Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Education or Children and Young People, or Health & Social Care Level 3.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, community cohesion, fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards and Care Planning Regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational abilities, with the capacity to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to produce written reports, give evidence in court and work in an anti‑discriminatory manner.
• Experience in assessing children, young people and families accurately.

Required skills

• Proficiency with IT applications for record‑keeping and reporting.