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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Newbury; Ibrido; GBP 43.000 - 58.000; Part-time

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Hybrid Working

Parking onsite/nearby

Great work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking an Experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Fostering Team in Berkshire on a locum basis. The role covers recruitment, training and supervision of foster carers, assessing families and matching children with placements.

You will need a recognised Social Work qualification, Registration with Social Work England, and at least three years post-qualifying experience in a local authority. A UK driving licence is required.

Competenze

• Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience with an English local authority.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Mansioni

• Recruit, train, supervise and support foster carers.
• Assess foster families and match children with suitable placements.
• Collaborate with professionals and partner agencies and maintain confidential records.
• Participate in duty cover and ensure high-quality services for children's safety and well-being.

Conoscenze

Assessment skills

Driving licence

Child protection knowledge

Formazione

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an Experienced Children's Social Worker within a Fostering Team in the Berkshire area on a Locum Basis with a minimum 6 month guaranteed Contract (30 hours per week).

Do not apply if you do not have a Social Work qualification with a minimum 3 years permanent experience with an English local authority.

About the team

The role involves recruiting, training, supervising, and supporting foster carers, assessing foster families, and matching children with suitable placements. It also includes working with professionals and partner agencies, maintaining accurate confidential records, participating in duty cover, and ensuring high-quality services that promote children's safety and well-being.

About you

An enthusiastic and committed Social Worker who can work effectively within a children's service. Social Workers must hold a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have a minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required.

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Up to date registration with Social Work England
• Practical experience of applying assessment skills within statutory social work settings
• Knowledge of child protection, children in care and associated child in

need social work practice issues and knowledge of methods of social

work intervention

• Up to date knowledge of social work applications i.e. attachment

theory, enabling change, behaviour and behaviour management.

What's on offer

• £37.00 Per Hour (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid Working
• Ofsted Good
• Parking onsite/nearby available
• Great work to lifestyle balance

For more information, please get in contact