Senior Practitioner - The Fostering South East Hub

London (Bromley) Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will assess, support and supervise foster carers and kinship carers within the Fostering South East Hub. You join a cross-borough team aimed at coordinating fostering recruitment, marketing and assessment across Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Southwark. Based in the central Hub in Greenwich, you will undertake form F assessments and provide training and supervision to carers, contributing to Bromley’s mission to improve outcomes for children and families. This is a permanent post that supports a national drive to recruit more foster carers and strengthen partnership working.

Pay / Benefits

Golden Hello
Annual Retention Allowance
30 days annual leave
Local Government Pension Scheme
excellent training and career development pathway
Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre

Responsibilities

Undertake assessment work including Connected Persons, Special Guardianship, Form F and Non-Agency assessments
Provide Supervising Social Work support to temporarily approved carers
Conduct home visits, attend meetings and events, and complete office-based documentation
Coordinate and deliver training and supervision to foster, kinship carers and supported lodgings hosts
Ensure practice in line with Regulations, National Minimum Standards and best practice
Collaborate with partner agencies across London Boroughs to deliver positive outcomes

Key requirements

Professional qualification in social work (Degree/Masters/CQSW/Dip Social Work)
Registered with Social Work England or eligible to register before start
Post-qualification experience in children and family placements, fostering and kinship care
Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong interpersonal skills
Proficient IT skills and accurate record-keeping
Commitment to professional development and best practice through training
Knowledge of relevant Regulations and National Minimum Standards