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Fostering social worker

Durham
Fostering social worker
£27.41 - £28.41 an hour
Posted: 11h ago
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Fostering Social Worker | Durham County Council Job Title: Fostering Social Worker Location: Durham County Council Pay Rate: £28.41 per hour Job Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fostering Social Worker to join their fostering team. The role involves supporting foster carers, ensuring the welfare of looked-after children, and contributing to the development of high-quality fostering services. Key Responsibilities: Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers using relevant frameworks (e.g., Form F assessments). Provide ongoing support and supervision to approved foster carers. Ensure that placements are safe, stable, and meet the needs of children and young people. Participate in fostering panel presentations and contribute to panel reports. Work closely with children's social workers, health professionals, and other agencies. Maintain up-to-date and accurate case records in line with statutory requirements. Attend training, reviews, and team meetings as required. Essential Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Experience in fostering, looked-after children, or related child protection services. Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team setting. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Fostering Regulations. Desirable: Experience presenting to fostering panels or in training foster carers. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (role may involve travel across the region). Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing

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