Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A committed recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker to join their Fostering Recruitment Team. This full-time position is based in Medway and offers a salary of up to £53,385 per annum. The ideal candidate will have a professional Social Work qualification and experience in fostering recruitment. Responsibilities include assessing prospective foster carers and managing a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan using evidence-based analytical practice for foster carers.
• Contribute to recruitment of foster carers and undertake initial visits.
• Manage caseload within supervision effectively.
• Maintain accurate records per legislative responsibilities.

Skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation

Education

Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway.

Salary: up to £53,385 per annum (permanent role).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.
• Contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, including responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.
• Work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
• Deliver a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within supervision.
• Maintain accurate written and computerised records in accordance with procedures to meet legislative responsibilities.
• Contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.
• Adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.
• Promote work-life balance and flexible working to achieve high-quality service delivery.
• Promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe conduct to prevent discrimination.
• Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and safe methods of work.
• Understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
• Undertake other activities as agreed by the Head of Service consistent with the nature of the job described above.

Requirements

• A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.

Contact

This role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested, please click to apply now.

Due to high volumes of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Sanctuary Personnel is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide annual compliance training. We undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require a disability-related adjustment during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please indicate this at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.

Privacy and Alerts

You are consenting to receive job alert emails. Unsubscribe at any time. You can create an account to edit preferences. See the privacy policy for details.