Fostering Social Worker - Flexible Hours & CPD Support

Sanctuary Personnel; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Rotherham, UK is seeking a Social Worker for the Fostering Team within Children’s Social Care. The role offers £35.00 hourly compensation with ongoing, full-time or part-time hours in Rotherham.

You will conduct assessments, support foster carers, and coordinate matching and placements, working with a multi-disciplinary team to safeguard children and young people.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or an equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• A track record of continuous professional development relevant to fostering and children’s services is desired.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, completing Form F assessments and presenting findings to fostering panels.
• Provide supervision, support, and conduct annual reviews for approved foster carers, adhering to fostering standards and local authority procedures.
• Play a key role in the matching and placement processes, ensuring placements align with the assessed needs of children and young people.
• Engage in placement support planning, disruption meetings, and stability-focused interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with children’s social workers, education professionals, health services, and other partner agencies involved in care planning.

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in Rotherham, UK is seeking a Social Worker for the Fostering Team within Children’s Social Care. The role offers £35.00 hourly compensation with ongoing, full-time or part-time hours in Rotherham.

You will conduct assessments, support foster carers, and coordinate matching and placements, working with a multi-disciplinary team to safeguard children and young people.