Fostering Assessing Social Worker
Location: LutonSalary: £42,148 - £44,686 per year and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)Hours: 37 hours per week
Our Children Services department in Luton is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Fostering Assessing Social Workers. In this role, you will undertake a full range of social work duties related to statutory Family Placement work, playing a vital role in promoting the best interests of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct recruitment and assessment of prospective foster carers in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
* Adhere to the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations.
* Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for foster carers, colleagues, and yourself.
* Make professional judgments in a multi-disciplinary setting, including negotiating resources.
* Lead and chair multi-disciplinary meetings and represent the agency in formal settings.
* Identify gaps in service delivery and influence service improvement initiatives.
* Maintain high-quality records, write clear reports, and correspondence on complex issues.
Requirements:
1. Substantial post-qualifying experience in fostering and statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Fostering Minimu...