Social Worker - Children in Care & Foster Carers

Nightingale Hammerson; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Salisbury seeks a qualified Social Worker to support and protect vulnerable children. The role involves completing assessments, managing foster care placements, and ensuring compliance with child care legislation. Ideal candidates will have a professional social work qualification, experience with children in care, and strong assessment and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the protection of children and young people.
• Post qualifying experience with children, young people, and families.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and manage caseload of foster carers.
• Work within child care legislation and departmental policies.
• Attend meetings and write reports for child protection conferences.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Understanding of children in care

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Professional social work qualification

Social Worker England registered

Job description

A social services organization in Salisbury seeks a qualified Social Worker to support and protect vulnerable children. The role involves completing assessments, managing foster care placements, and ensuring compliance with child care legislation. Ideal candidates will have a professional social work qualification, experience with children in care, and strong assessment and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.