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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Supervising Fostering Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Darlington, UK
Salary: £27.56 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Supervising Fostering Team in Darlington, earning £27.56 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join a dedicated fostering service supporting children and foster carers across the region. Due to internal promotions within the team, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to fostering assessments, carer support, and the ongoing development of high-quality fostering services.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £27.56 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.
• Varied Workload: Enjoy a diverse role encompassing assessments, supervision, training, and recruitment activities.
• Professional Development: Strengthen your fostering expertise through a range of challenging and rewarding responsibilities.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility that locum work provides while maintaining a fulfilling career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and carers.

What you will do

• Fostering Assessments: Undertake comprehensive Fostering Assessments, Connected Carer Assessments, Form K Assessments, and Viability Assessments.
• Carer Supervision: Provide regular supervision and support to Mainstream Foster Carers and Connected Carers.
• Annual Reviews: Complete Annual Reviews to ensure fostering arrangements continue to meet required standards and outcomes.
• Panel Participation: Attend and contribute to Fostering Panels, presenting assessments and recommendations where appropriate.
• Support and Guidance: Offer ongoing advice, support, and professional guidance to foster carers.
• Training Delivery: Participate in carer training programmes and support the development of fostering skills and knowledge.
• Recruitment Activities: Assist with fostering recruitment initiatives and promotional activities to attract prospective carers.
• Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, managed, and addressed in accordance with statutory guidance and policy.
• Case Recording: Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality records, assessments, and rep