OR120377 – Consultant Social worker – Social Care Qualified

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Chichester; Híbrido; GBP 53.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carrington Blake Recruitment seeks a senior professional to lead the development and implementation of regional fostering practice guidance, training and standards. The role supports local authorities to achieve consistent, high-quality fostering recruitment, assessment and approval.

The successful candidate will have senior social work leadership experience, extensive fostering knowledge, and the ability to work independently at pace, including remote work and travel for in-person workshops and

Formación

• Must have worked at Principal Social Worker level or above, or in an equivalent senior social work leadership role.
• Significant professional experience within fostering services.
• Strong understanding of fostering recruitment, assessment and approval processes.
• Experience developing or implementing practice guidance, policies, frameworks or standards.
• Experience delivering training to social care/fostering professionals.
• Experience facilitating workshops and multi-agency sessions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and relevant fostering legislation/regulation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the creation and standardisation of regional fostering practice guidance.
• Develop standardised approaches to fostering recruitment, assessment and approval.
• Lead and facilitate training sessions, workshops and professional development events.
• Support the implementation of Regional Fostering across the region.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, fostering teams and senior social care professionals.
• Provide expert advice on fostering practice, standards and processes.
• Review and improve existing fostering procedures and practice frameworks.
• Translate legislation and best practice into practical guidance and training.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Conocimientos

Lead regional fostering guidance

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Educación

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Descripción del empleo

Work pattern: Training in office then 2 days a week on site, 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £47.00 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To lead the development and implementation of regional fostering practice guidance, training and standards, supporting local authorities to achieve a consistent, high-quality approach to fostering recruitment, assessment and approval.

The role will work with fostering services and social care professionals across the region to standardise practice, facilitate training and workshops, and support the implementation of Regional Fostering. The successful candidate will need strong senior social work experience, extensive fostering knowledge and the ability to work independently at pace.

Typical Day Overview

• Working from home to develop and review regional fostering practice guidance.
• Working with local authorities and fostering professionals to identify areas where practice can be standardised.
• Developing regional training programmes covering fostering recruitment, assessment and approval.
• Facilitating online and face-to-face training sessions, workshops and practice development events.
• Supporting the implementation of Regional Fostering across participating authorities.
• Engaging with senior social care and fostering colleagues to promote consistent practice.
• Reviewing existing policies, procedures and guidance and identifying improvements.
• Providing professional advice and guidance on fostering practice.
• Managing multiple workstreams and delivering agreed outcomes within tight timescales.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and standardisation of regional fostering practice guidance.
• Develop standardised approaches to fostering recruitment, assessment and approval.
• Lead and facilitate training sessions, workshops and professional development events.
• Support the implementation of Regional Fostering across the region.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, fostering teams and senior social care professionals.
• Provide expert advice on fostering practice, standards and processes.
• Review and improve existing fostering procedures and practice frameworks.
• Translate legislation, policy and best practice into practical guidance and training.
• Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate a self-starting, proactive approach with the ability to work independently.
• Be confident working remotely while also travelling to attend and facilitate in-person workshops and training.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have worked at Principal Social Worker level or above, or in an equivalent senior social work leadership role.
• Significant professional experience within fostering services.
• Strong understanding of fostering recruitment, assessment and approval processes.
• Experience developing or implementing practice guidance, policies, frameworks or standards.
• Experience developing and delivering training to social care/fostering professionals.
• Experience facilitating workshops and multi-agency sessions.
• Strong knowledge of social work practice, safeguarding and relevant fostering legislation/regulation.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and work at pace.
• Ability and willingness to travel for face-to-face training and workshops.
• Relevant Social Work qualification and current professional registration with Social Work England.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to produce clear and consistent professional guidance.