�? Qualified Social Worker - Fostering and Adoption Team �?
£55,293.84, + £5000 annual retention
Location: Island of Jersey
Join our dedicated team at Jersey Island as a Social Worker in our Fostering and Adoption Team!
About Us: Jersey is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and safety of children and families in our community. As part of our Quality and Practice service within Children's Services, we are committed to providing high-quality social work support to children in need of care and protection.
Job Purpose: As a Social Worker in our Fostering and Adoption Team, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive social work assessment and protection services to children, young people, and their families. You will be responsible for planning, organising, and implementing care and protection plans, working closely with children, families, and carers to deliver effective social services.
Key Responsibilities:
· Recruit, assess, and support prospective foster carers and adoptive parents, investigating their suitability to care for children.
· Conduct home visits to assess the suitability of the home environment for children, discussing health, hygiene, and space requirements.
· Interview prospective carers, gathering information about their background, family history, and caregiving experience.
· Undertake statutory checks with authorities su...