Fostering Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 71,635,000 - 88,166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Parking onsite/nearby

Great work-life balance

Supported Management Structure

Ofsted Good

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates in Berkshire is seeking an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Fostering Team on a locum basis (minimum 6 months), 30 hours per week. You will recruit, train and supervise foster carers, assess placements, and work with partner agencies to promote children's safety and wellbeing.

Applicants must have a recognized social work qualification, up-to-date Social Work England registration, and at least three years post-qualifying experience, plus a valid UK driving

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification required.
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum three years' post-qualifying experience with an English local authority.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise foster carers and assess foster families.
• Match children with suitable placements and maintain confidential records.
• Collaborate with professionals and partner agencies; participate in duty cover.
• Ensure high-quality services promoting children's safety and well-being.

Skills

Social Work

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker within a Fostering Team in the Berkshire area on a Locum Basis with a minimum 6 month guaranteed Contract (30 hours per week).

Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work qualification with a minimum 3 years permanent experience with an English local authority.

About the team

The role involves recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting foster carers, assessing foster families, and matching children with suitable placements. It also includes working with professionals and partner agencies, maintaining accurate confidential records, participating in duty cover, and ensuring high-quality services that promote children's safety and well-being.

About you

An enthusiastic and committed Social Worker who can work effectively within a children's service. Social Workers must hold a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have a minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required.

Essential requirements

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Up to date registration with Social Work England
• Practical experience of applying assessment skills within statutory social work settings
• Knowledge of child protection, children in care and associated child in
  need social work practice issues and knowledge of methods of social
  work intervention
• Up to date knowledge of social work applications i.e. attachment
  theory, enabling change, behaviour and behaviour management.

What's on offer

• £37.00 Per Hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid Working
• Ofsted Good
• Parking onsite/nearby available
• Great work to lifestyle balance
• Supported Management Structure