Experienced Social Worker Fostering Recruitment & Assessment

Job Profile To assess, plan, and use evidence based analytical practice to assess prospective foster carers. To contribute to the recruitment of foster carers, with involvement in an active recruitment campaign, being responsible for responding to initial enquiries, undertaking initial visits, and co-hosting information sessions. To work to a structured time management practice; responding to enquiries, submitting reports, assessments and plans within regulated timescales. To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker). To maintain accurate written and computerised records, in accordance with agreed procedures and in order to meet legislative responsibilities. To contribute to the tracking and monitoring of statistics for collation to Senior Management. To adhere to and uphold the codes of conduct set out by Medway Council and Social Work England. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners