Kinship Fostering Social Worker – Assessments

Lancashire County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a passionate social worker to join their Kinship Assessment Team in Preston. The role involves conducting thorough assessments and preparing reports for Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a social work qualification, and be committed to supporting vulnerable children within the community. Benefits include 32 days of leave, a generous pension plan, and opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Generous local authority pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a social work qualification and be registered with the social care council.
• Experience in undertaking assessments and preparing reports for panels.
• Ability to reflect on experiences and adapt communication to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct viability assessments of proposed Kinship foster carers.
• Prepare and assess prospective Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians.
• Compile assessment reports for fostering panels and the Court.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-awareness

Adaptability

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a passionate social worker to join their Kinship Assessment Team in Preston. The role involves conducting thorough assessments and preparing reports for Kinship foster carers and Special Guardians. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have a social work qualification, and be committed to supporting vulnerable children within the community. Benefits include 32 days of leave, a generous pension plan, and opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.