*Fostering Support Worker – Kinship & Special Guardianship Team – #000B3F2B1

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Fostering Support Worker with Wigan Council’s fostering service, based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. This is a temporary post running from 3 August to 16 September 2026, paying £13.77 per hour PAYE (£17.64 per hour umbrella).

You will support Kinship Foster Carers and prospective Special Guardians to enable children to remain safely within friends and family networks where they cannot live with their parents. You will prioritise safeguarding and stability, ensure practice is regulatory compliant, and maintain a child-focused approach to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Key responsibilities include contributing to carer assessments and annual reviews, attending Foster Panel, planning meetings and case conferences, maintaining accurate records, providing written reports, and working flexibly with partner agencies and the local community. You may also be required to transport and supervise contact and accompany children to appointments.

Applicants must hold a relevant qualification such as NNEB, BTEC in Nursery Nursing, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People, or Health and Social Care Level 3 (Children and Young People). A sound knowledge of fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards, Care Planning Regulations, and childcare theory and practice is essential.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with our team today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.