Social Worker - Kinship & Fostering Team - Herefordshire

jobs24.co.uk; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Social Worker to join their Kinship & Fostering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people while providing essential support to Kinship carers. You will conduct thorough assessments, supervise foster carers, and produce high-quality reports for court. With a commitment to improving services and outcomes, this position is perfect for passionate professionals eager to contribute to meaningful change. Join a supportive team that values excellence and offers competitive pay rates along with relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Weekly accommodation allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in statutory social care, ideally in Kinship & Fostering.
• Strong assessment and supervision abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of prospective foster carers.
• Provide ongoing support to approved connected foster carers.
• Deliver comprehensive reports for court within set timescales.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Supervision Skills

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Passion for Impact

Education

DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent

Job description

As a Children's Social Worker in the Kinship & Fostering Team, you will:

1. Assess Connected Person Foster Carers: Conduct thorough and analytical assessments of prospective carers.
2. Support & Supervise: Provide ongoing supervision and support to approved connected foster carers.
3. Private Fostering & Special Guardianship: Work with private fostering arrangements and offer post-order support to Special Guardians.
4. Deliver High-Quality Reports: Provide comprehensive and analytical reports for court within set timescales.
5. Contribute to Improvement: Be part of Herefordshire's journey to enhance services and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker ready to make a real difference? Herefordshire County Council is looking for skilled professionals to join our dedicated Kinship & Fostering Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes improving the lives of children and young people while offering essential support to Kinship carers.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualifications: DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent.
2. Experience: Minimum of 2 years in statutory social care, ideally in Kinship & Fostering.
3. Skills: Strong assessment and supervision abilities with the capacity to produce detailed and analytical reports.
4. Passion for Impact: A commitment to improving the lives of children, young people, and carers.
5. Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent.
6. At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services.
7. Social Work England Registration.
8. Driving license and access to own vehicle.

Competitive pay rates in line with the West Midlands MOU.

Weekly accommodation allowance to ease relocation costs.

Mileage reimbursement for business travel.

The opportunity to work in a supportive team committed to delivering excellence.