Social Worker - Fostering, Adoption and Adolescent Service Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Flexibility

Varied Experience

Attractive Pay

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Lancashire, UK is seeking a Social Worker to join the Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team. The role is full-time, ongoing, and focused on fostering, adoption and adolescent care with competitive hourly pay and ongoing professional development.

You will assess kinship carers, conduct Regulation 24 viability assessments, and collaborate with professionals to support foster families.

Qualifications

• All candidates must have at least three years' experience in a permanent post within a local authority.
• Candidates must not have held a permanent or fixed-term position with a local authority within the last 12 weeks.
• Experience in kinship fostering and an understanding of the assessment process for prospective kinship carers are also required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete Regulation 24 viability assessments.
• Work within the Kinship Assessment Team, focusing on the fostering and adoption process.
• Assess prospective kinship carers and their suitability.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance for foster and kinship carers.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and adolescents.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with local authority guidelines.
• Engage with families, offering expertise to foster stability and permanency for children.

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team
Specialism: Fostering, Adoption and Adolescent Services
Location: Lancashire, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Join us as a Social Worker in the Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team within Lancashire's vibrant community. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact with a dynamic team fully immersed in fostering, adoption and adolescent care. This role is full-time and ongoing, combining competitive pay with the chance to develop and grow in one of the most supportive environments.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: As a locum social worker, you will enjoy the flexibility that comes with the role, allowing you to manage your work-life balance effectively.

• Varied Experience: Gain a richer and varied experience in different settings.

• Attractive Pay: We offer attractive hourly pay.

• Professional Development: Benefit from continued professional development opportunities, keeping you at the forefront of social care.

• Networking Opportunities: There is also the possibility to network with professionals in your field, enhancing your career prospects.

• Location: Experience the beauty of the Lancashire community while doing what you love.

What you will do

• Conduct and complete Regulation 24 viability assessments.

• Work within the Kinship Assessment Team, focusing on the fostering and adoption process.

• Assess prospective kinship carers and their suitability.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance for foster and kinship carers.

• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and adolescents.

• Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with local authority guidelines.

• Engage with families, offering expertise to foster stability and permanency for children.

Requirements

• All candidates must have at least three years' experience in a permanent post within a local authority.

• Candidates must not have held a permanent or fixed-term position with a local authority within the last 12 weeks.

• Experience in kinship fostering and an understanding of the assessment process for prospective kinship carers are also required.