Social Worker - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Only 2 days in the office

Competitive hourly rates

Expansive experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for the Fostering Team in the London Borough of Barnet. You will assess and support potential foster carers, monitor the progress and well-being of children, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans.

This role offers a flexible 36-hour week with 2 office days, competitive hourly rates, and diverse cases to broaden your professional experience within Barnet.

Qualifications

• Assess and support potential foster carers to ensure their suitability and readiness for fostering.
• Monitor the progress and well-being of fostered children through regular visits and assessments.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide training and support for foster carers, enhancing their skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support potential foster carers to ensure their suitability and readiness for fostering.
• Monitor the progress and well-being of fostered children through regular visits and assessments.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide training and support for foster carers, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and guidelines to maintain a high standard of care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Team in London Borough of Barnet, earning £38.50 p/h hourly, with Ongoing opportunities and a flexible schedule of 36 hours per week including 2 days in the office. This role invites you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while enjoying the dynamic setting of Barnet.

Discover the perks of locum work that offer you flexibility and variety, alongside the rewarding benefits specific to this role. Join a skilled team where your expertise in fostering will truly shine.

Perks and benefits:

• Only 2 days in the office: Enjoy a perfect balance of structured team time and independent work, providing you with flexibility and the comfort to thrive.


• Competitive hourly rates: Benefit from top market rates and put your skills to valuable use.


• Expansive experience: Broaden your horizons with diverse cases and continuous self-improvement.


• Networking opportunities: Work with professionals across various sectors and expand your professional circle.

What you will do:

• Assess and support potential foster carers to ensure their suitability and readiness for fostering.


• Monitor the progress and well-being of fostered children through regular visits and assessments.


• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans tailored to individual needs.


• Provide training and support for foster carers, enhancing their skills and knowledge.


• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and guidelines to maintain a high standard of care.

This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your social work career in the vibrant London Borough of Barnet. Known for its lively community spirit, excellent transport links, and a blend of urban and green spaces, Barnet offers an enriching lifestyle both professionally and personally. Join us in making a difference where it truly counts.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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