Fostering Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Kinship Social Worker to enhance their Fostering Service. This role is pivotal in ensuring the best placements for vulnerable children, requiring a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience and a Social Work Degree. You will work within a close-knit team, conducting assessments and managing complex situations to safeguard children's welfare. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to develop your skills and CV while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Parking available onsite

Opportunity to learn new processes

Enhance your CV and skill set

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in a Children setting.
• Sound understanding of supervising foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality assessments for vulnerable children.
• Complete unannounced visits to ensure child safety.

Skills

Supervision of foster carers

Working with Children and Families

Looked After Children experience

Leaving Care experience

Education

Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

We are Looking for a Locum Kinship Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.

About you

The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.

What's on offer?

• Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
• Enhance your CV and Skill set
• Parking available onsite

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906