Social Worker - Fostering Team - Bradford - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services staffing agency is seeking a Locum Social Worker for the Fostering Team in Bradford, UK. This full-time role offers flexibility with hybrid work arrangements and a competitive pay of £35 per hour. You will conduct assessments, supervise foster carers, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team to safeguard children's welfare and support their families, making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible hybrid work options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in social care and understanding of fostering processes.
• Ability to assess foster carers and support their development.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers.
• Supervise and support foster carers to meet welfare needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Deliver training and advice to foster carers.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Assessment skills

Collaboration

Training and mentoring

Job description

Overview

Locum Social Worker – Fostering Team opportunity in Bradford, UK earning £35 hourly on a full-time basis for 3 months. Do you crave new experiences and enjoy working in an environment where each day brings exciting fresh challenges? Grab this opportunity to join the Fostering Team in Bradford, working with the Bradford Children and Families Trust. This role not only allows you to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families but also offers flexibility through hybrid working arrangements. Imagine building your career while experiencing the best of both worlds: office teamwork for special projects and independent remote assignments.

This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team to safeguard children and nurture family environments, with hybrid working options to support work-life balance. Bradford is a vibrant city with culture and community spirit, offering a mix of urban and rural living.

Perks and benefits

This locum position gives you broad exposure to varied cases, great for fast-tracking your experience and diversifying your skillset. Enjoy competitive hourly pay that ensures you’re compensated fairly for your valuable work. The added flexibility of hybrid work options means you can tailor your work-life balance. Additionally, being part of the Fostering Team ensures you’re supported by a highly skilled group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding children and nurturing family environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, ensuring they are well-prepared and supported.
• Supervise and support foster carers to ensure best practices that meet the welfare needs of foster children.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Deliver training and advice to foster carers to empower them with the skills required to support children effectively.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service development to achieve team objectives.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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