Qualified Social Worker – Adoption & Fostering

mbi Medical Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

mbi Medical Ltd in Ipswich invites applications for a social work role delivering assessments of Connected Carers under Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations. You will conduct viability and Part 2 assessments, often in short timescales, with potential travel across Suffolk and possibly other counties, supporting carers and private fostering work as demand increases.

The role focuses on safeguarding children and ensuring appropriate matches with carers, requiring strong

Job description

Working as part of a team undertaking assessments of Connected Carers in accordance with the Fostering National Minimum Standards, Fostering Regulations and guidance for Special Guardianship Orders.

Alongside supporting the potential carer through early placement (if the child is already placed), the assessment and care planning process the worker will be undertaking viability assessments, usually completed in one off visits which are often required in short timescales, or Part 2 assessments which take place over 16 to 24 weeks and provide a more detailed and in depth insight into the potential carers and their capacity to care and explores the match with the child or young person.

The team have responsibility for all of Suffolk and there is potential of travel when carers live in other counties. The team are also responsible for Private Fostering, there may be limited involvement in this area of work, but if demand increases there will be requirement to undertake Private Fostering assessments and maintain case responsibility for children, young people and their PF carers.