Fostering Social Worker
Liverpool
Fostering Social Worker
Team: Special Guardianship
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 35 and HYBRID WORKING
Rate: £35 per hour
A Fostering Social Worker is required for the Children’s Special Guardianship Team in Liverpool.
The successful applicant will:
Be responsible for the case management of special guardianship support work and complete comprehensive needs assessments.
Support families where there is a Special Guardianship Order in place to maintain stability.
Provide emotional and practical support to these families dependent on the Support Plan.
Provide direct work with children including lifestory work, manage contact, provide mediation and be part of liaising with multi-agency teams.
Promote stable, long-term successful guardianship placements so that children can develop to their full potential and remain living with their family and friends.
Ensure the team delivers a high-quality services that addresses need and leads to improved outcomes, whilst managing the reputation of the Service and the Council.
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
Social Work England registration
Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
One year minimum post qualified experience in Childrens Social Work
Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups.
Possess knowledge of service needs.
Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
Dedicated experienced consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
£250 Referral bonus
For more information on this position or similar roles please contact Ashberry today.