Fostering Support Social Worker - Impact & Safeguarding

Community Care Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization seeks a Social Worker for the Fostering Support Team in Gloucestershire. The role involves supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they deliver high-quality care for vulnerable children while complying with fostering standards. You will manage a varied caseload, conduct annual reviews, and contribute to training and support groups. This position offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and a temporary contract with additional benefits including a dedicated consultant and quick payroll processing.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Variety of social work jobs

Prompt payroll

Free DBS service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Experience in a social work environment, particularly with fostering.
• Knowledge of national fostering standards.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise foster carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering standards.
• Manage caseload and conduct annual reviews.
• Assist in matching placements for children.

Skills

Supervision skills

Understanding of safeguarding standards

Communication skills

Job description

A social care organization seeks a Social Worker for the Fostering Support Team in Gloucestershire. The role involves supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they deliver high-quality care for vulnerable children while complying with fostering standards. You will manage a varied caseload, conduct annual reviews, and contribute to training and support groups. This position offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and a temporary contract with additional benefits including a dedicated consultant and quick payroll processing.