Fostering Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Fostering Team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. You'll be responsible for recruiting and supporting foster carers, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children. Enjoy a supportive team environment, hybrid working options, and access to professional development. If you're passionate about social work and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Generous Annual Leave

Ongoing Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England required.
• Experience in fostering or child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support foster carers in compliance with national standards.
• Complete assessments and provide ongoing supervision to foster carers.
• Collaborate with children's services and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Report Writing

Teamwork

Independent Working

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Enfield, Enfield, Greater London, England
EN1

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time in North London. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is £40,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Pension Scheme: Contributory pension to help secure your future.

Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and the office, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Generous Annual Leave: Time off to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits.

Ongoing Professional Development: Access to training and career progression opportunities.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Wellbeing support for you and your family.

Supportive Team Environment: Work within a dedicated team of social care professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruit, assess, and support foster carers in line with national fostering standards and regulations.
2. Complete thorough assessments of prospective foster carers and make recommendations to fostering panels.
3. Provide ongoing supervision and support to foster carers, addressing any challenges they face.
4. Work collaboratively with children's services, fostering panels, and external agencies to ensure children's needs are met.
5. Attend and contribute to care planning meetings, reviews, and training sessions.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements of this Social Worker role:

1. Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
2. Demonstrable experience in fostering, child protection, or a related field.
3. Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
4. Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.