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Base pay range
This range is provided by Barnardos. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Overview
Do you want to make a real difference in children and young peoples lives? If so, we would like you to join our dedicated team of social workers and help empower children to thrive. We believe in quality over quantity, ensuring manageable caseloads so you can truly focus on the people you support. Regular supervision, peer support and emotional wellbeing resources are all part of how we care for our team. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our small friendly team, well linked in with the wider Barnardos organisation across the UK.
Location and Working Arrangements
Fostering Service, covering Wales. We offer flexible working options, a strong support network and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities and Qualities
The suitable applicant will be enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about supporting children and young people cared for by their foster families. You will work therapeutically with people who have experienced trauma and loss, acknowledging and validating their experiences, working with hope that their future may be different. You will also have opportunities to design and deliver training to a team of committed foster parents and peers. You will have strong assessment skills in order to complete Form Fs and annual reviews.
Ready to take the next step in your social work career? We look forward to you joining the team.
Application instructions
Refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. Understand the context of the service described. Please note the advert might close before the displayed closing date.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
General Business and Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Civic and Social Organizations
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