Social Worker - Fostering Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Fostering Team

Specialism: Children's Social Care

Location: Seaham, County Durham

Salary: £28.42 hourly

Type: Locum (Full Time or Part Time)

Social Worker - Fostering Team within Children's Social Care in Seaham, County Durham, earning £28.42 hourly, is sought for an ongoing locum position. Whether you prefer full time or part time work, this exciting opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the lives of foster children and carers. This role is perfect for those enthusiastic about fostering social developments and implementing meaningful change.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: Choose between Full Time or Part Time commitments to suit your lifestyle and other passions.
• Locum Opportunities: Enjoy diverse work experiences where you can broaden your professional horizons.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive hourly rates that recognise your expertise and effort.
• Professional Development: Ongoing professional development to keep you at the forefront of social work practice.

What you will do

• Undertake comprehensive fostering assessments, including Form F assessments, viability assessments, and connected persons assessments in line with fostering regulations.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to approved foster carers, identifying development needs and facilitating access to training opportunities.
• Assess the needs of children in foster care and contribute to care planning, permanence planning and placement stability arrangements.
• Prepare reports and present assessments to fostering panels, court proceedings and internal review meetings where required.
• Work collaboratively with children's social workers, health professionals, education providers and other partner agencies to safeguard and promote children's welfare.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (BA, MA or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Registration & Compliance

• Current registration with Social Work England.

Experience

• Post-qualifying experience within Children's Services, fostering, looked after children or family support services.
• Experience supporting foster carers and undertaking statutory assessments.
• Demonstrable experience of child-centred practice, safeguarding investigations and multi-agency working.

Seaham, County Durham, offers a welcoming community with stunning coastal views and easy access to vibrant cities like Newcastle and Durham. It's a great place to live, featuring a blend of cultural history and modern conveniences. Join us in Seaham, and contribute to a community that values and supports its social work professionals.

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