Social Work Advanced Practitioner - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency in Barnet is seeking a Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner for the Fostering Team. This flexible role involves conducting assessments and preparing reports while promoting child welfare. The ideal candidate should have experience in social work assessments and a collaborative approach to ensure a positive impact on the community. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with an hourly rate of £37.50.

Benefits

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Variety and challenge in daily workload

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting viability assessments for fostering.
• Ability to prepare reports for fostering panels and court presentations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial viability assessments of family and friends for fostering.
• Develop and progress Special Guardianship and Connected Carer Assessments.
• Prepare detailed reports for Barnet's fostering panel and for court proceedings.
• Liaise with families, relevant agencies, and support services to promote child welfare.
• Participate in face-to-face meetings and virtual assessments, adapting to the needs of each case.

Job description

Overview

Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner within the Fostering Team in Barnet (UK), earning £37.50 hourly. This is an ongoing role with Full Time and Part Time opportunities.

Role summary: Work with the Carer Assessment Team / kinship, conduct initial viability assessments of family and friends, progress to Special Guardianship and Connected Carer Assessments. Prepare reports for Barnet's fostering panel and for court presentations. The role combines virtual work with in-person interactions, with office presence required roughly once a week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial viability assessments of family and friends for fostering.
• Develop and progress Special Guardianship and Connected Carer Assessments.
• Prepare detailed reports for Barnet's fostering panel and for court proceedings.
• Liaise with families, relevant agencies, and support services to promote child welfare.
• Participate in face-to-face meetings and virtual assessments, adapting to the needs of each case.

Benefits and environment

• Hourly salary with flexible Full Time or Part Time commitments.
• Professional development support for CPD activities.
• Collaborative team environment focused on community impact.
• Variety and challenge in daily workload.

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