Social Worker - Fostering (Part-Time)

Part-Time Fostering Social Worker (Locum Position)

Position: Part-Time Fostering Social Worker
Hourly Rate: £35.00
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Location: Local Authority around Gloucestershire
Contact: Emily Cooper at ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com or call 07902371315

Job Overview:

Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a focus on fostering? We are seeking a Part-Time Fostering Social Worker to join our team within a local authority around Gloucestershire. This locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35.00 and requires a commitment of 18.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Foster Carer Support: Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to provide high-quality care.
  • Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of prospective foster carers, evaluating their suitability and readiness to foster.
  • Training and Development: Organize and facilitate training sessions for foster carers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Placement Matching: Assist in matching children with suitable foster carers, ensuring the placements meet the needs of the children.
  • Case Management: Manage a caseload of fostering cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions and support.
  • Compliance and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure coordinated support for foster carers and children.

Requirements:

  • Social Work England (SWE) registration is essential.
  • Proven experience in fostering social work.
  • Strong assessment, planning, and support skills.
  • Ability to manage a caseload effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
  • Commitment to promoting the well-being and stability of foster placements.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate of £35.00.
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated fostering team.
  • Part-time role with flexible hours to balance work and personal commitments.
  • Role focused on making a significant impact on the lives of foster carers and children.

How to Apply:

For more information or to apply, please contact Emily Cooper at ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com or call 07902371315.