Social Worker - Fostering Team - Cheshire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Locum Social Worker for the Fostering Team in Cheshire. This role requires essential fostering experience and offers both full-time and part-time options. As a Social Worker, you will conduct assessments and provide support to foster carers, enhancing their skills and ensuring regulatory compliance. Enjoy a flexible hourly rate while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Hourly Salary

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Team

Qualifications

• Essential fostering experience required.
• Experience in conducting assessments.
• Ability to supervise and support foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including Reg24, VA, kinship/mainstream assessments.
• Provide support and supervision to foster carers.
• Facilitate training for carers.
• Liaise with professionals to support fostering and childcare.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Fostering experience

Assessment skills

Supervision skills

Job description

Locum Social Worker in Fostering Team in Cheshire UK, earning £39 Hourly. This ongoing opportunity is perfect for an engaging individual to make a difference while enjoying the flexibility of locum work. With roles available in both the kinship team undertaking Reg24, VA, kinship/mainstream assessments and SGO assessment, and in the support and supervision team supervising foster carers, we are looking for an additional social worker with essential fostering experience to join our team. Whether you are looking for full time or part time work, this could be the change you have been waiting for.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the freedom of working on an hourly basis, giving you the flexibility to balance work with other pursuits.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your experience in a supportive environment.
• Work‑Life Balance: The locum lifestyle provides you with flexibility, helping you to maintain a great work‑life balance.
• Supportive Team: Join a team that values collaboration and support, offering a warm environment to thrive in your career.

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including Reg24, VA, kinship/mainstream, and SGO assessments to ensure the suitability of prospective foster carers.
• Provide dedicated support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring they have the guidance and resources they need.
• Facilitate training and development sessions for carers to build their skills and confidence.
• Liaise with other professionals and agencies to provide a holistic approach to fostering and childcare.
• Keep accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements and standards.

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Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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