Kinship Assessment Social Worker - 6 Month FTC

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous pension

Annual leave up to 32 days

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a temporary full-time social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team in Preston. The role involves conducting viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians, and preparing assessments and reports for presenting to the fostering panel and the Court.

Travel is required and a car is essential. The position offers a supportive development environment with a focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Social worker with experience in kinship assessments and fostering.
• Ability to prepare assessment reports for fostering panel and Court.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with children, caregivers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians.
• Prepare and assess prospective Kinship carers and Special Guardians.
• Compile assessment reports for presenting to fostering panel and Court.

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a temporary full-time social worker to join the Kinship Assessment Team in Preston. The role involves conducting viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians, and preparing assessments and reports for presenting to the fostering panel and the Court.

Travel is required and a car is essential. The position offers a supportive development environment with a focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.