Impactful Social Worker: Fostering & Adoption

Sanctuary Personnel

Lancashire

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 63,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Lancashire, UK is seeking a Social Worker to join the Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team. The role is full-time, ongoing, and focused on fostering, adoption and adolescent care with competitive hourly pay and ongoing professional development.

You will assess kinship carers, conduct Regulation 24 viability assessments, and collaborate with professionals to support foster families.

Qualifications

All candidates must have at least three years' experience in a permanent post within a local authority.
Candidates must not have held a permanent or fixed-term position with a local authority within the last 12 weeks.
Experience in kinship fostering and an understanding of the assessment process for prospective kinship carers are also required.

Responsibilities

Conduct and complete Regulation 24 viability assessments.
Work within the Kinship Assessment Team, focusing on the fostering and adoption process.
Assess prospective kinship carers and their suitability.
Provide ongoing support and guidance for foster and kinship carers.
Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and adolescents.
Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with local authority guidelines.
Engage with families, offering expertise to foster stability and permanency for children.