Fostering Social Worker – Hybrid, Child-Centered Impact

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Retention bonus

Generous annual leave (up to 31 days)

Birthday off

Service awards

Flexible working patterns

Career progression

Mileage expenses

Subsistence allowance

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Sandwell Children's Trust is recruiting a full-time Social Worker for the Fostering Service, offering hybrid working patterns and a competitive package. The role emphasizes safeguarding, child-centred practice and collaboration with foster carers to ensure positive outcomes for children.

Join a Good-graded trust with clear career progression, relocation support up to £6,500 and a retention bonus plan across three years. DBS checks and English registration are required.

Qualifications

• Must be social work qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed in a children and families setting.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in social work, preferably fostering.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support to looked after children and carers.
• Assess risk and support safeguarding duties.
• Work with foster carers to ensure a child's voice is heard.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of looked after children.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Child-centred approach

Education

Social Work Degree

ASYE completed

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Sandwell Children's Trust is recruiting a full-time Social Worker for the Fostering Service, offering hybrid working patterns and a competitive package. The role emphasizes safeguarding, child-centred practice and collaboration with foster carers to ensure positive outcomes for children.

Join a Good-graded trust with clear career progression, relocation support up to £6,500 and a retention bonus plan across three years. DBS checks and English registration are required.