Childrens Social Worker Fostering #RQ1520435

Semester.co.uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Liverpool is seeking two qualified social workers for a Long Term Temporary post. The role involves completing viability reports and family assessments to ensure the safety of vulnerable children. Candidates should have fostering experience and knowledge of relevant regulations. Excellent pay rates and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS clearance

Support from a dedicated team

Experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in fostering and safeguarding.
• Ability to complete viability and kinship assessments.
• Knowledge of fostering regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Complete viability reports and family assessments.
• Present assessments to the fostering panel.
• Collaborate with local authority child care and legal teams.

Skills

Fostering

Safeguarding

Completing form C fostering assessments

Presenting assessments to the fostering panel

Knowledge of fostering regulations

Working to court timescales

Collaborating with local authority teams

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The Family and Friends / Kinship Assessment Fostering service is a stable team that works effectively together to ensure the safety of children and suitable alternative family placements for the most vulnerable children in Liverpool. This is under the close supervision of a supportive, permanent management team. Due to an increase in the looked after children population, we are looking for 2 qualified social workers with the skills and experience to complete viability reports and family and friends assessments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Fostering, preferably with safeguarding experience
• Completing form C fostering assessments
• Presenting assessments to the fostering panel
• Completing viability, kinship, and SGO assessments
• Knowledge of fostering regulations/legislation and National Minimum Standards
• Working to court timescales
• Collaborating with local authority child care and legal teams

This role is based at Parklands, Liverpool, L24 0TY, outside the city centre, with plenty of free parking available.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

• Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
• Supportive management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred area

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