Fostering Senior Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Free Parking

Professional Development

Potential Contract Extension

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering services and Form F assessments.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention data sharing with Internal Audit and National Fraud Initiative is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fostering cases with safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Conduct Form F assessments to match children with suitable foster homes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners for support networks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of cases, reports and assessments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to align objectives.

Skills

Form F assessments

Fostering services experience

Job description

Job Title:

Fostering Senior Social Worker

Specialism:

Children's Social Care

Salary:

£33.30 per hour

Type:

Ongoing | Full Time

Fostering Senior Social Worker within Children's Social Care in Solihull UK earning £33.30 hourly. Ongoing and full-time, this role offers standard working hours of Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise and experience to the thriving community of Solihull. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing for some days at home, with office-based requirements at least twice a week for team collaboration. Seize the opportunity to grow and make a tangible difference in children's lives.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid Working Arrangement: Ensures you achieve work-life balance with the convenience of working from home and the synergy of regular team meet-ups.
• Free Parking: Available on-site, making your commute hassle-free and saving both time and money.
• Professional Development: Experience growth and fulfilment with continuous development opportunities, enhancing your career progression within social care.
• Potential Contract Extension: Embrace the initial three-month contract, with potential extensions offering greater job security and stability.
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a friendly and supportive team in a borough committed to high standards in the prevention and detection of fraud, contributing to a secure and honest workplace.

What you will do:

• Oversee fostering cases, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children under your supervision.
• Conduct comprehensive Form F assessments, contributing to the matching of foster children with appropriate homes.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners to provide a cohesive support network for foster families.
• Maintain accurate and prompt documentation of cases, reports, and assessments.
• Engage in regular team meetings to align goals and share best practices within fostering services.

Essential skills and experience required:

• Prior experience in fostering services is essential, particularly in conducting Form F assessments.
• You must be equipped to supply information supporting Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to fraud prevention, processed by Internal Audit and potentially shared with the National Fraud Initiative for data matching.

Solihull is a beautiful place to both live and work. Enjoy the charm of its green spaces, vibrant communities, and excellent facilities. With great transport links, Solihull offers the perfect blend of town and country living. It's more than a job; it's a lifestyle choice that brings a rewarding career in a welcoming and inspiring community.