Social Worker - Fostering Team - Weston-super-Mare - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for its Fostering Team in Weston-super-Mare. This ongoing position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing you to support children and carers effectively. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing guidance to carers, and maintaining accurate case records. An excellent opportunity for professionals looking for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly in fostering.
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop support plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of foster carers and kinship arrangements.
• Provide supervision and support to carers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support children.

Skills

Assessment skills

Supervision and guidance

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Record-keeping

Job description

Social Worker – Fostering Team
Location: Weston-super-Mare, UK
Rate: £26.79 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time or Part Time

Take the next step in your fostering career by joining our dedicated Fostering Team in Weston-super-Mare. This ongoing role offers flexible working arrangements, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding position that fits around their lifestyle. You will play a key role in supporting children and carers to achieve positive outcomes.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible working options to support your work-life balance

Ongoing professional development through training and supervision

Exposure to a diverse range of fostering arrangements and experiences

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to build a strong professional network within fostering services

What You Will Do

Conduct assessments of foster carers, kinship carers, and private fostering arrangements

Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to carers

Assist with securing additional support services, including the Adoption Support Fund

Ensure that children’s views and needs are central to all planning and decision‑making

Review and monitor support plans to promote continuous improvement

Contribute to safeguarding practices using evidence‑based approaches

Work in partnership with multi‑disciplinary teams to support children in care proceedings

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records

Participate in supervision, team meetings, and relevant training

Why Weston-super-Mare?

Weston-super-Mare offers a welcoming coastal community with excellent access to Bristol, Cardiff, and surrounding areas. Residents enjoy a good quality of life with attractive outdoor spaces, cultural activities, and affordable living, making it a great place to work and settle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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