Social Worker

Reconstruct Children and Adult Services; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fostering Social Worker to join their passionate team. This role involves managing a caseload of foster families, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and delivering training to foster families. With a commitment to creating nurturing environments for children and young people, this organization values diversity and equal opportunities. If you are a qualified Social Worker eager to make a difference, this is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a holistic approach to foster care in a supportive and professional setting.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

BUPA Healthcare

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in fostering and child welfare.
• Ability to manage caseloads and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 12-15 families and oversee recruitment of new foster families.
• Conduct quality assurance and manage audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Quality Assurance

Training and Development

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Fostering Social Worker - Fostering Agency

Location: Sunderland, North East

Salary: up to £42,000 per annum

About Us

Reconstruct (Children and Adult Services) Ltd was established in 1990. Born out of a desire to achieve positive change for children, young people, and vulnerable adults impacted by the social care system. Reconstruct provides services to social care sectors across the UK, including Recruitment, Statutory Services, and Consultancy.

Our Client

We are delighted to be working with a highly reputable, independent fostering agency in their search for an additional Fostering Social Worker. They have a holistic approach to foster care, and have a proactive approach to engaging with children in all areas of family life. Ofsted rated Outstanding!

If you are a qualified Social Worker and looking for an opportunity to work with foster families to create nurturing, safe, amazing homes for children and young people – please submit your application today.

You will be joining an organisation of passionate and driven social care professionals.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of families, between 12 and 15
• Oversee the recruitment processes of new foster families
• Quality assurance of various functions of the agency
• Manage audits and ensure all statutory requirements are adhered to
• Monitor and comply with all safeguarding aspects
• Participate and deliver training for foster families
• Complete Form F assessments (full training can be provided)
• Hybrid / field work and out of hours to support families

A Rewarding Package:

Salary: Up to £42,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Annual Leave: 26 days, with extra days for continuous service

Access to BUPA Healthcare

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We promote an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, and we value diversity. Treating people fairly, with dignity and respect is at the heart of what we do.

To Apply:

Apply online today for immediate consideration. For further questions or a confidential chat, please contact Toni Whitmarsh on 0800 0209 858.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Other, and Training

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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