Social Worker - Fostering Team - £38.43 ph Umb

Caritas Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a temporary contract in Wales. You will assess and support foster placements, develop intervention plans, and work with children and families to ensure safe, nurturing environments.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a recognized social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent), and experience in fostering or child protection.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Demonstrable experience in fostering, child protection, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough assessments of prospective foster carers and their suitability for fostering.
• Developing and implementing support plans tailored to the individual needs of children in foster care.
• Maintaining regular contact with foster families to provide guidance, support, and supervision.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for children.
• Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a temporary contract, offering a competitive rate of £38.43 per hour (Umbrella). In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality support and intervention for children and families within the fostering system. Your expertise will help ensure that children are placed in safe, nurturing environments, and that their needs are met through effective assessment and support plans.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments of prospective foster carers and their suitability for fostering.
• Developing and implementing support plans tailored to the individual needs of children in foster care.
• Maintaining regular contact with foster families to provide guidance, support, and supervision.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for children.
• Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Demonstrable experience in fostering, child protection, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse families.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a supportive working environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.