Job Advert In Falkirk we are proud and passionate about the work we do. We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We are looking for A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our busy Family Placement Team. This team is responsible for recruiting, assessing and supporting kinship and foster carers to care for children and young people on a full time and short break basis. This temporary post has been created to support the Family Placement Team in its delivery of the Promise and Closer to Home Strategy. The post is temporary at present but we are in a phase of restructuring and so permanent opportunities may become available as we develop our service. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of supporting current registered foster-carers and also new assessments. A creative and flexible approach will be required to meet with prospective carers out with normal working hours to complete assessments within agreed timescales. The Council is ambitious in its vision to increase local foster carer availability to meet a wide range of needs. The successful candidate will be required to use a creative and strength- based approach to maximise recruitment opportunities. In this post, a good understanding of the experiences of looked after children and their families is essential. Therefore, we would encourage applications from care experienced individuals, or experienced children and family social workers. Supervision and support with be provided on a regular basis from a manager within the Family Placement Team. The successful candidate will be required to maintain SSSC registration and PVG scheme membership. You should be mobile across the council area and show commitment to your continuous development. You should have a degree or diploma in Social Work. Alert me to jobs like this