Job Description
We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Social Worker to join the Childrens placement Service-Fostering, Support and Development on an agency basis.Position OverviewHaving a good knowledge and experience working in accordance to Fostering regs, NMS standards. Understanding and able to ensure all compliance for foster parents is updated, recorded on LCS. Communicate and support foster parents with trauma informed understanding and therapeutic principles.
To supervise foster carers ensuring all key areas of the role are discussed, recorded and challenged where necessary. To carry a case load of foster parents and complete all tasks in accordance to the role of SSW. To be able to be efficient recording fostering annual reviews and when required to present to panel.
To attend team meetings and work as part of the team supporting others where necessary. To be part of a duty rota, supporting foster carers, completing viability assessments when required. Twice per month.QualificationsBA Honors or Masters Degree in Social WorkSocial Work England RegistrationEligibility to work in the UKFull UK drivers license and access to vehicleAt least three years of post-qualifying experience employed directly within an LA children's service in EnglandStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.Empathetic, patient-centered approach with a dedication to providing high-quality care.Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamTPBN1_UKTJ