Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment Team
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker within the Fostering Recruitment Team to work full time based in Medway.
Salary: up to £53,385 per annum (permanent role).
Responsibilities
* Assess, plan, and use evidence-based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers.
* Contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, including responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions.
* Work to a structured time management practice, responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales.
* Deliver a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within supervision.
* Maintain accurate written and computerised records in accordance with procedures to meet legislative responsibilities.
* Contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management.
* Adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England.
* Promote work-life balance and flexible working to achieve high-quality service delivery.
* Promote the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and observe conduct to prevent discrimination.
* Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Council’s Health and Safety Policy and safe methods of work.
* Understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
* Undertake other activities as agreed by the Head of Service consistent with the nature of the job described above.
Requirements
* A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
* Understanding of relevant legislation.
* Registered or eligible for registration.
* Good working knowledge of the relevant legislation.
Contact
This role is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested, please click to apply now.
Due to high volumes of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.
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