Outset Fostering Agency are looking for a knowledgeable Social Worker to join our team in Birmingham. You'll share our commitment to delivering high quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too.
Outset Fostering make sure to develop and tailor packages of care to each of our young people, giving you professional pride knowing that you're making a positive difference every day.
Whether you're an established SSW or looking to start your journey with us, our team at Outset Fostering Agency encourage and champion your drive to succeed
About us
Outset Fostering Agency was formed by a team of experienced Foster carers and social workers, driven by children's needs. Our priority always has and always will be the children's welfare
Benefits:
* Annual salary increments
* Home based, flexible working allowing a work/life balance
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Holidays starting from 28 days plus Bank Holidays
* Pension
* Referral Programme
It is essential that you
* Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
* Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service.
* Are able assist, develop and attend the foster carer support group
* Actively participate in foster care training pre and post approval
* Are able to undertake Form F Assessments as and when required
* Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service.
* Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
* Are Social Work England (SWE) registered.
* Have worked in a fostering related social work role and /or child social care, such as a looked after children's team.
* Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
* Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
* Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
* Have access to a car and a valid driving licence. (Preferably)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* social work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Location:
* Birmingham, West Midlands (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Do you have previous experience of working as an SSW ?
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
* Social Work Qualification (required)
Location:
* Birmingham (required)
Work Location: In person