Social Worker - Fostering

Fostering and Kinship Social Worker

Location: Worcestershire Council
Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Temporary

About the Role

Worcestershire Council is seeking an Experienced Fostering and Kinship Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing support and supervision to mainstream and kinship fostering households, alongside conducting comprehensive assessments to meet court deadlines.

Your expertise will help ensure that children and young people are placed in safe and nurturing environments that meet their needs and support their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to mainstream and kinship fostering households.
• Complete assessments of kinship households within required court deadlines.
• Undertake initial viability assessments of potential fostering households.
• Collaborate with families, professionals, and external agencies to ensure high-quality outcomes for children.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in fostering and kinship work.
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills, particularly within tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance related to fostering and kinship care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with families and professionals.
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively while maintaining high standards of practice.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a forward-thinking and supportive local authority.
• Play a key role in supporting children and families in Worcestershire.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in fostering and kinship care.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• £300 referral scheme
• Dedicated consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD

To discuss this role or similar vacancies available please contact Ethan Proud via:
t: 0330 024 8775

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.

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