Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Social Worker – 3-Month Contract

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity? We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a 3-month contract to make a positive impact on children’s lives by assessing, supporting, and recruiting foster carers. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your expertise within a dynamic team environment.

About the Role: Social Worker

As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers, supporting them throughout the assessment process, and ensuring the best outcomes for vulnerable children. You will play a key role in promoting family stability by supporting foster carers and children within our community.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker Include:

• Conduct viability and full assessments of prospective applicants to determine their suitability to become Foster Carers, Special Guardians, Connected Person Foster Carers, or Private Foster Carers.
• Present all relevant case information at Foster Panel or Court, depending on the circumstances.
• Contribute to the recruitment of prospective foster carers by responding to inquiries and completing initial screening visits.
• Provide training to both prospective and existing foster carers tailored to the needs of the service.
• Support a duty rota, offering assistance and guidance to foster carers, ensuring children are placed locally within our Foster Carer network.
• Work flexibly with a mix of office-based (minimum 3 days per week) and remote working options, with a potential to work all 5 days from the office if preferred.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in fostering or child social work.
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with working arrangements, including office and home-based work.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate/salary (please contact us for details).
• Hybrid working opportunity: minimum 3 days in the office, with the option to work all 5 days if preferred.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
• Potential for future opportunities within the organization.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to Jane Doe at jane.doe@recruitmentagency.co.uk or call 01234 567890 for further information. Don’t miss this chance to become a vital part of our fostering team as a Social Worker!

Join us today as a Social Worker and help shape brighter futures!