Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Team

Southend-On-Sea

£36,648 - £42,403

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children? Look no further! Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our Fostering Recruitment Team!

As a Qualified Social Worker in our Fostering Recruitment Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential supporting Foster Carers in their role looking after Children & Young People, ensuring their safety, well-being, and long-term stability. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will work to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

About the role:

To recruit, train, assess, supervise and support Foster Carers in their role of looking after children and young people.
To ensure the highest professional standards and a good overall knowledge of relevant children's and fostering legislation, regulations and practice methods.
To provide a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families and fostering families ensuring that the needs of children and their parents and carers are professionally assessed. To investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence in conclusions and realistic action plans.
To develop practice which takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in their immediate and extended social circles and having full regard to their overall development needs.

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or diploma in social work.
Registered with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England).
Two years post qualifications & Fostering experience
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to children in care.

Join our dynamic and dedicated team within Southend and contribute to creating brighter futures for children. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment that values and invests in the professional growth of our staff.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are passionate about working within Fostering. Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young lives!

For more information on this or any other Qualified Social Work Opportunities in and around London, contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on (phone number removed)