Who we are
Safe Families and Home for Good are a Christian, community based charity that seeks to empower local volunteers, predominately from the church, to engage with those most at need. We exist to create relationship and connection, offering support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities, because everyone deserves to belong.
Working hand-in-hand with Children’s Services and local authorities, we link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer help and support. Working with a large volunteer base Safe Families assists families in crisis by offering remote support, respite care to children and befriending to struggling parents and carers.
Role Overview
The Journeying and Family Care team is central to providing information and guidance about fostering, adoption and supported lodgings to a wide range of individuals across the UK. Our aim is to support and help develop confidence in individuals and couples as they navigate the application and assessment process and understand the care system so that they are well placed to put themselves forward as foster carers, adopters or supported lodgings hosts.
As a Journeying and Family Care Coach you will play a vital role in building relationships and standing alongside individuals and couples as they explore caring for vulnerable children. You will additionally signpost individuals and couples to other areas of support as required.
You will work as part of a collaborative team of 5, each bringing different skills, stories and ideas, united in our shared vision and faith.
Watch this video for an example of the stories you could be part of:
If you are interested in this role then we would love to hear from you!
For more information and to apply go to https://safefamilies.uk/vacancies/.