Senior Fostering Social Worker – Hybrid Role

Nations Recruitment; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced social workers to join a Fostering Team in Newport. Social workers will provide essential support to foster carers, conduct home visits, and ensure adherence to National Minimum Fostering Standards. This role offers 37 hours per week with an immediate start, offering a competitive hourly rate of £31.50. A hybrid working arrangement allows social workers to work from the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work within a fostering context is essential.
• Strong communication skills for working with carers and children.
• Ability to conduct home visits and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Join the Fostering Team as a social worker.
• Provide support and advice to foster carers.
• Make regular visits to foster carers’ homes.
• Assess and raise safeguarding concerns.
• Attend meetings related to fostered children's welfare.

Skills

Providing support and advice to foster carers

Communication with social workers and families

Conducting assessments

Understanding of National Minimum Fostering Standards

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced social workers to join a Fostering Team in Newport. Social workers will provide essential support to foster carers, conduct home visits, and ensure adherence to National Minimum Fostering Standards. This role offers 37 hours per week with an immediate start, offering a competitive hourly rate of £31.50. A hybrid working arrangement allows social workers to work from the office three days a week.