Fostering Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Fostering Social Worker
Specialism: Fostering
Location: Gloucester, UK
Salary: £35.00 Hourly
Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Join our enthusiastic and dynamic team in Gloucester as a Locum Fostering Social Worker within the Fostering Service. This ongoing opportunity sits within the Kinship Assessment Team and offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time working. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of children and foster families while enjoying the freedom and variety of locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance, including home working where business needs allow.

• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a friendly and welcoming team with regular social events and celebrations.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety, challenge, and autonomy that comes with locum work.

• Regular Supervision: Benefit from consistent, high-quality supervision focused on both professional development and best practice.

What you will do:

• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster carers, enabling them to meet the needs of children in placement.

• Complete high-quality assessments of prospective foster carers and contribute to recruitment and approval processes.

• Monitor foster placements to ensure safeguarding standards are met and placement stability is promoted.

• Work collaboratively with children's social workers, health professionals, and education services to meet children's holistic needs.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.

• Engage in continuous professional development through training, reflective practice, and team learning.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).

• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is essential.

• Experience within fostering, kinship, or children's social care is highly desirable.