Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Hartlepool Borough Council is currently looking for a dedicated Childrens Social Care - Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a 13-week contract. This role offers a supportive environment, manageable caseloads, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Responsibilities As a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include: Managing a manageable caseload of fostering cases to provide bespoke support to foster carers Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers in accordance with fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance standards Building strong relationships with children, foster carers, and families to promote their wellbeing Applying the Secure Base Model within practice to ensure a child-focused approach Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring timely documentation Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills Collaborating with a dedicated team of experienced practitioners and managers to ensure the best outcomes for childrenCandidate Requirements The ideal Childrens Social Care - Social Worker will have: A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance Experience in recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers Knowledge of the Secure Base Model and its application within practice Child-focused approach with excellent communication skills Ability to work effectively within a supportive team environmentBenefits of the Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Role 21.70 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 28.54LTD inclusive of holiday pay 13-week contract with the possibility of extension Very well supported and manageable caseloads Excellent training opportunities to develop your practice Positive and supportive organizational culture prioritizing staff wellbeing Newly qualified Social Workers receive targeted guidance and support Collaborative, motivated, and dedicated team environmentHow to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our recruitment consultant: Name: Delanie Heyes Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) Join Hartlepool Borough Council as a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker and make a positive impact on children and families. We look forward to receiving your application