Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team
Pay rate to £35 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Fostering Team in Rochdale Council.
We are looking to recruit a passionate social worker into the Fostering Service in Rochdale to become part of the Family and Friends Team.
This is an exciting time to be joining the service as we have launched Mockingbird and No Wrong Door and are underway with plans to train all fostering staff and foster carers in Secure Base model and have implemented Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy level 1 training amongst all social workers.
The successful experienced candidate will have a proven background in safeguarding children and working with families and have excellent assessment skills, keeping the child’s needs central. A passion for safeguarding children and understanding of fostering legislation, as well as an ability to work with partner agencies is essential.
Direct experience of completing assessments with families, supporting and supervising connected foster carers is essential.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
1. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
2. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
3. Looked After Children (LAC)
4. Children’s Social Work
5. Adult Social Work
6. Service Manager
7. Head of Service
8. Team Manager
9. Assistant Team Manager
10. A wide range of housing roles
11. Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on or 07521053670 for more information.