Experienced Social Worker| Fostering Service

Wrexham Source: WhatJobs

£38.43 per hour

Experienced Social Worker needed for our Fostering Service in Wrexham paying up to £38 ph!

Location: Wrexham County Borough Council
Rate: £38.43 per hour
Service: Fostering

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Service at Wrexham .

The Fostering Service plays a vital role in achieving safe, stable and positive outcomes for children and young people. The service supports a wide range of carers and families and is responsible for the recruitment, assessment, training and ongoing support of foster carers and connected carers.

As a Social Worker within the Fostering Service, you will work within one of four dedicated Hubs , each with its own distinct functions, roles and responsibilities. Depending on the needs of the service, there may also be opportunities or requirements to work across different Hubs.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and assessment of foster carers
Generic Foster Carers
Champion Foster Carers
Connected Foster Carers
Families with Special Guardianship Orders
Supported Lodgings Hosts
When I’m Ready Foster Carers
Training and ongoing support for carers and families
You will play an important role in ensuring that children and young people receive safe, nurturing and appropriate care, while working collaboratively with carers, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
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£500 referral fees