Fostering Kinship Social Worker

Community Care Live; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join its Kinship Fostering team in England. This role involves ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by managing caseloads and performing risk assessments. Candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and experience within Children's Social Work teams. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £39,513 per annum, a £5,000 market supplement, and additional benefits such as flexible working and a relocation package.

Benefits

31 days annual leave + public holidays

Market supplement payment of £5000

£5000 welcome payment

Relocation package up to £10,000

Flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Access to various discounts

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Post qualification experience in Social Work is imperative.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for caseloads of varying complexity.
• Conduct risk assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.

Skills

Experience in Children's Social Work teams

Customer focus

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Kinship Fostering team.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)

About the team

This service promotes and ensures the safety, wellbeing and learning for children and young people, operating in close collaboration with multi-agency partnerships. Being responsible for caseloads of varying complexity, ensuring children and young people are protected via performance of risk assessments and identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions are among the key responsibilities in this role. This role is customer focused, to ensure care and respect for each individual.

About you

Having experience in within Children's Social Work teams is imperative to be successful this position. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with post qualification experience is imperative. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

What's on offer?

• Up to £39,513 per annum
• Annual leave 31 days + public holidays
• Market supplement payment of £5000 on top of salary
• Welcome payment £5000
• Relocation package up to £10,000
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to various discounts

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07564579700 / [e-mail]

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