Childrens Social Worker – Fostering – Derbyshire – £35

Ashberry Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in social work is seeking a Children's Social Worker in Derbyshire. This full-time role involves providing supervision to foster carers, conducting home visits, and writing assessments. Applicants must have a DIPSW or equivalent in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. A flexible approach and own transport are essential. The position offers a competitive pay rate, negotiable based on experience, with hybrid working options.

Benefits

£250 Referral bonus

Supportive compliance team

Enhanced DBS provided

Qualifications

• Experience working in fostering services, ideally as a supervising social worker.
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision to foster carers.
• Write reports such as annual reviews for foster carers.
• Present at panel meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Children’s Social Worker
Team: Fostering
Location: Derbyshire
Rate: £35
Details: Post is for full time workers only. Hybrid working – face to face visits within county plus minimum of 1 day per week in office with team. Applicant needs experience in working in fostering service, ideally as a supervising social worker. Pay rate is negotiable dependant upon experience in line with regional capped rates.

The Supervising social worker provides regular supervision to our foster carers to ensure practice is in accordance with national minimum standards. You will be supported with regular supervision yourself from our management team. We cover the whole of Derbyshire; these two roles will focus on serving the south of our county where possible. It is essential that you have your own mode of transport and are able to travel. The role involves writing reports such as annual reviews for foster carers and presenting at panel.

Office Use: 5276562

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.