Job Title: Adult Senior Practitioner – Fostering Team
Location: Borth & Mid Devon
Rate: £40 per hour
An exciting job opportunity has become available at Borth & Mid Devon. They are seeking a new member for their Fostering Team.
As an experienced professional who understands what constitutes good foster care, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality and timely assessments to provide excellent carers for our most vulnerable children in Devon. You will work in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Responsibilities include:
* Foster carer supervisions and ongoing support to carers
* Completion of high-quality carer annual reviews
* Unannounced visits to foster carers
* Attendance at meetings as required (e.g., child in care reviews, risk assessment meetings, etc.)
* Presenting to fostering panel as required
* Facilitating foster carer support groups
* Working closely with childcare teams and other professionals to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
About you:
You should be passionate about improving children’s life chances. As a qualified social worker with energy and enthusiasm, you will demonstrate success in managing complex situations. You will be committed to reflective practice and capable of energising, motivating, and challenging practitioners. Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential. We seek individuals who excel in partnership working, think creatively, and are open to trying new approaches.
* Knowledge of Eclipse computer system is an advantage – strong IT skills are essential
* Full clean UK driving license and access to a car – ability to travel as required
* Qualified social worker with up-to-date professional registration
Please note: Travel and accommodation allowances are NOT provided for this role.
Requirements for a Social Worker:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Full UK driving license
* Post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
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