Fostering

Job Advertisement: Social Worker - Fostering Team
Location: Split office base - Workington and Barrow in Furness
Salary: £50 per hour
Contract: Hybrid working

Cumberland Council is dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of children and families within our community. The Fostering Team plays a crucial role in providing stable and supportive homes for children in need. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact on the lives of our foster families and children.

The Role:

They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their Fostering Team. The successful candidate will work across our split office bases in Workington and Barrow in Furness, with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessing and supporting prospective foster carers.
Conducting regular visits and providing ongoing support to foster families.
Ensuring that foster placements comply with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.
Working collaboratively with children, families, and multi-agency teams to promote the welfare and development of children in foster care.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and reports.
Participating in team meetings, supervision, and training.
Requirements:

A degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England.
Proven experience in fostering or children's services.
Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to travel between Workington and Barrow in Furness, and to work from home as required.
A valid driving license and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer:

Competitive pay rate of £50 per hour.
Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Continuous professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and foster families.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.