Child Resource Worker
Child Resource Worker
21 Hours Per Week - Permanent Contract
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.
Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.
We are looking for Child Resource Worker with experience of either paid or voluntary participation in advocacy for, or directly supporting, young people to assist the foster care services of our TACT South West team. Experience of working with the care system would be desirable.
The overall purpose of the Child Resource Worker is to undertake a pivotal multi-agency partnership role with parents, carers, children, young people, local authorities and their social workers. The duties and tasks undertaken by the Child Resource Worker aim to achieve agreed objectives for excellent care as outlined in the 5 Every Child Matters Outcome Areas in England through the provision of a range of resources which the Child Resource Worker's role will support and to impact positively on the welfare of children.
The Child Resource Worker post is eligible for TACT's excellent benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time roles)
- flexible working arrangements
- group income protection scheme,
- x10 death in service cover
- stakeholder pension scheme
- retail discount scheme membership and
- fantastic learning and development opportunities
Please see the job information pack for further information.
Due to the nature of the work, the Child Resource Worker will occasionally need to be flexible regarding hours and days of work. While being based primarily in the Bristol Office, there will be a requirement to travel throughout the South West region according to the needs of our carers, parents and children. An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for Child Resource Work and will be carried out by TACT on your behalf.
Closing: Midnight Sunday 4th August 2019
Interviews: Friday 16th August 2019 at TACT South West Offices (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.