Mockingbird Project Officer (Fostering) - Part Time-Agency
- Part-time
Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time, agency Mockingbird Project Officer. The post is 22.5hrs per week, covering Tuesday-Thursday. You are required to be on site 1 day a week.
Please note that some weekend hours might be needed for events and social occasions.
The Mockingbird programme aims to replicate the support available through an extended family network. It creates a constellation of 6 to 10 satellite fostering families who are supported by 1 hub home that is operated by an experienced foster carer, offering planned and emergency sleepovers, advice, training and peer support. The Mockingbird programme works to meet the need for continuity and support for children and young people in care and for additional support for foster carers.Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time, agency Project Officer, who is a great relationship builder to join this exciting new Mockingbird project.As the Mockingbird Project Officer, you will work with key partners to develop a shared understanding and commitment to the Mockingbird Model.
You will help to recruit Foster Carers to the new constellation and with families to create an extended family community for children and young people.The successful candidate will work alongside the fostering managers, social workers and support the wider working of the fostering service.
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