Full job descriptionOur Client, a Yorkshire council is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join their Fostering Team.
Fantastic payrate of £35 per hour!
Are you a Children’s Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
*Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to approved foster carers to promote safe, stable and nurturing placements.
*Undertake regular supervision visits and annual foster carer reviews in accordance with fostering regulations, policies and procedures.
*Assess, monitor and review foster carers’ performance, development needs and training requirements.
*Work collaboratively with children, foster families, social workers and partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children in care.
*Contribute to placement matching discussions and support carers throughout the placement process.
*Complete high-quality assessments, reports, recordings and court-related documentation within statutory timescales.
*Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, identifying and responding appropriately to risks and concerns.
*Support foster carers to manage complex behaviours, placement challenges and changing care needs.
*Participate in foster carer recruitment, preparation training and retention activities where required.
*Attend relevant meetings, panels and multi-agency forums, presenting information and recommendations professionally.
*Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work complies with fostering regulations, legislation and organisational policies.
*Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and continuous professional development activities.
Requirements of this role:
*Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
*Must have minimum of 3 year’s experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
*Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
*Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
*Free CV building and Interview support.
*Free DBS checks.
*Weekly payroll.
*PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
*CPD contributions.
*Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
*Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!