Fostering Assessments Lead — Hybrid Social Worker

Opus People Solutions Limited; Coleshill CP; Híbrido; GBP 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team. The role focuses on fostering assessments and supporting foster carer recruitment, based at Chelmunds Place, Solihull.

Hybrid working requires at least two office days weekly. The post requires a recognised Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and ASYE with 3+ years as a statutory Children's Social Worker, plus fostering-form F experience

Formación

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
• Fostering experience and Form F assessment experience essential.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake comprehensive Form F Assessments for prospective foster carers.
• Assess and support fostering applicants throughout recruitment and assessment.
• Prepare high-quality reports for fostering panels and decision‑making processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet statutory requirements and deadlines.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Inter-agency collaboration

Educación

Social Work degree

Registered with Social Work England

Descripción del empleo

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team. The role focuses on fostering assessments and supporting foster carer recruitment, based at Chelmunds Place, Solihull.

Hybrid working requires at least two office days weekly. The post requires a recognised Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and ASYE with 3+ years as a statutory Children's Social Worker, plus fostering-form F experience