Senior Social Worker - Fostering Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Team

Specialism: Fostering / Children’s Social Care

Location: Newham

Salary: £39.04 per hour

Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time (Locum)

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the Fostering Team in the London Borough of Newham. This role is based at Newham Dockside and offers flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for experienced practitioners seeking both impact and balance.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy varied casework and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour reflecting your expertise
• Work-Life Balance: Options for flexible hours including compressed working weeks
• Professional Development: Enhance leadership, supervision, and mentoring skills
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to improving outcomes for children and carers

What You Will Do:

• Manage a complex caseload within the fostering service, ensuring high-quality outcomes for children
• Supervise student social workers as a Practice Educator, providing mentoring and development support
• Offer guidance and professional support to team members
• Contribute to the borough’s Strategic Improvement Plan for Children’s Services
• Apply restorative and relational practice approaches using systemic tools
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet service priorities
• Support initiatives that improve outcomes for children, families, and care leavers

Working in Newham:
Newham is a diverse and fast-evolving borough offering a rich cultural mix, strong community spirit, and excellent transport links into central London. It provides an energetic and rewarding environment for social work professionals committed to making a difference.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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