Social Worker Children\'s Higher Grade (Social and Healthcare Qualified)- Portsmouth

Sirona Medical Social Work department is currently seeking a qualified and motivated Social Worker to join the Review Team on an agency basis.

About Us

The Sirona Medical Social Work department is a leading provider of social work services within the healthcare sector. We are dedicated to offering compassionate and high-quality care to Children/Adults and their families. As part of the Sirona Medical Social Work department, you will have access to locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. Sirona Medical Social Work department recruit Social Workers, ranging from entry-level positions to Head of Service.

Position overview

We are currently looking for a qualified and motivated social worker to join the children's higher grade social worker in Portsmouth. This is a Hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office. This role is within the Fostering Support Team; the core business being support and development of approved mainstream and kinship Foster Carers. Our service is committed to high standards and a culture of restorative practice. We are continuing to increase foster carer numbers and the menu of support to carers year on year. This is an exciting time to join Portsmouth City Council Fostering Service as we strive to further enhance outcomes for looked after children in the city; an example of this is a number of staff are DDP trained. We are committed to professional development and the provision of training to staff. As a service, we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what’s important so that we make a real and positive difference.

We are seeking a qualified and suitably experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering Service. This is an ideal opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the fostering sector. You will have the autonomy and responsibility to really make a difference. This vacancy is with the Fostering Support Team. We want individuals to champion the very best social work practice, who are motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and with a "can do" attitude who share our passion for improving children's and young persons' lives. You will work closely with our children's social work teams to support them in their work to secure permanence for Children We Care For. In doing so you will work with and support foster carers and kinship carers. You will hold a caseload of fostering households, visiting carers on a regular basis offering support and guidance to manage a range of complex needs. You will be required to write high quality supervision records, Household Reviews which you will present to fostering panel and/or court as required. According to service need, lead on placement stability meetings, liaise with placements Team and training services.

Qualifications

• BA Honors or Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Social Work England Registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Must have experience of children's Safeguarding

Working within the Sirona Medical Social Work department, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated team from your own designated compliance officer, Recruitment Consultant and seamless payroll team. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified social worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of Children and Families and Vulnerable Adults, apply today to become part of the Sirona Medical Social Work department. Please submit your CV and cover letter to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed).

If you are actively seeking work but this role does not align to your experience, please do not hesitate to contact one of the consultants at Sirona Medical Social Work department and one of our consultants would love to speak to you! Please note that Sirona Medical Social Work department do not offer sponsorship opportunities.