Social Worker ? Fostering Recruitment Team
Salary: £39,152 - £45,091 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea
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Southend-on-Sea City Council
Social Worker – Fostering Recruitment Team • £39,152–£45,091 • Permanent • Full Time (Hybrid)
Intro paragraph:
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Fostering Recruitment Team, supporting the recruitment, assessment and supervision of foster carers to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
What’s on Offer
1. Permanent full-time position
2. Salary between £39,152 and £45,091 per annum
3. 25 days annual leave
4. Flexible working arrangements
5. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development
Key Responsibilities
6. Recruit, assess, train, supervise and support foster carers
7. Manage a capped caseload of up to 6 Form F assessments
8. Complete clear, evidence-based assessments and action plans
9. Provide professional support to children, young people, birth families and foster carers
10. Apply a holistic, restorative practice approach to fostering work
Requirements
11. Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
12. Completion of ASYE
13. Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience within Fostering
14. Sound knowledge of relevant fostering legislation and regulations
15. Strong assessment skills and ability to support and guide foster carers
Why Ackerman Pierce?
Dedicated permanent recruitment support
Expert guidance throughout the interview process
Transparent communication and long-term career advice
Ready to Apply?
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on 02038546682 or email ppuaca@ackermanpierce.com
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