Overview
Locum Social Worker (Kinship Team) – Lancashire. £35 per hour. Ongoing contract. Full-time role focusing on kinship assessments and related duties within fostering services.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments for kinship carers, including viability studies and SGO assessments.
* Undertake fostering duties, provide fostering support and supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
* Prepare detailed reports for court proceedings, demonstrating expertise in children's safeguarding.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans for children in the kinship care system.
* Maintain high standards of practice and adhere to all relevant policies to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience within fostering, children's safeguarding, and court work is essential.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Competitive hourly rate: £35 per hour.
* Work location: Lancashire (Locum, ongoing contract).
* Professional development opportunities and flexible locum working arrangements.
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