Senior Social Work Practitioner - Recruitment and Assessment Team

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Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Recruitment and Assessment Team
Specialism: Social Work
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Salary: £31.74 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum (3 months)

Are you ready to embark on a remarkable journey as a Senior Social Work Practitioner in our vibrant Recruitment and Assessment Team? Located in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, this full-time locum position offers you the chance to make a significant impact over the next three months. With an attractive hourly rate of £31.74, this role not only promises excitement and professional growth but also delivers competitive compensation. Enjoy the flexibility and diverse experiences that locum work brings while advancing in your social work career.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of locum work, allowing you to control your schedule and experience diverse professional environments.
• Competitive Pay: A rewarding rate of £31.74 per hour to recognise your hard work.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your skill set and advance your career in social work.
• Supportive Team: Join a vibrant and dynamic work community in the lively setting of Stockton-on-Tees.
• Networking: Connect with professionals across the sector and expand your professional circle.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive fostering assessments for mainstream foster applicants to ensure the best fit for children in need.
• Evaluate fostering and special guardianship applications for kinship carers, ensuring thorough and fair assessments.
• Prepare detailed Court reports and attend Court sessions as needed, providing expert testimony to support each child's welfare.
• Actively participate in Fostering Panels, contributing your expertise to the decision-making process.
• Engage in recruitment and marketing strategies to attract and retain exceptional foster carers, addressing sufficiency challenges.
• Facilitate engaging and informative training sessions for fostering applicants, approved foster carers, and kinship carers.
• Supervise approved foster carers, providing support and guidance to enable outstanding care.
• Travel as required to complete assessments, even for families living outside the immediate area.
• Maintain pace with tight deadlines and adhere to all legislative requirements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Living and working in Stockton-on-Tees offers a perfect blend of urban conveniences and natural beauty. With its rich history, friendly community, and vibrant arts scene, it's a fantastic place to call home. Enjoy its scenic parks, cultural festivals, and strong sense of community while you make your mark in the ever-rewarding field of social work. Join us in making a real difference in this dynamic and welcoming town!