Job Title: Social Worker - Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team
Specialism: Fostering, Adoption and Adolescent Services
Location: Lancashire, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Join us as a Social Worker in the Fostering Adoption and Adolescent Service Team within Lancashire's vibrant community. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to make a real impact with a dynamic team fully immersed in fostering, adoption and adolescent care. This role is full-time and ongoing, combining competitive pay with the chance to develop and grow in one of the most supportive environments.
Perks and Benefits
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Locum Flexibility: As a locum social worker, you will enjoy the flexibility that comes with the role, allowing you to manage your work-life balance effectively.
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Varied Experience: Gain a richer and varied experience in different settings.
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Attractive Pay: We offer attractive hourly pay.
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Professional Development: Benefit from continued professional development opportunities, keeping you at the forefront of social care.
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Networking Opportunities: There is also the possibility to network with professionals in your field, enhancing your career prospects.
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Location: Experience the beauty of the Lancashire community while doing what you love.
What you will do
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Conduct and complete Regulation 24 viability assessments.
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Work within the Kinship Assessment Team, focusing on the fostering and adoption process.
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Assess prospective kinship carers and their suitability.
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Provide ongoing support and guidance for foster and kinship carers.
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Collaborate with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and adolescents.
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Maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with local authority guidelines.
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Engage with families, offering expertise to foster stability and permanency for children.
Requirements
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All candidates must have at least three years' experience in a permanent post within a local authority.
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Candidates must not have held a permanent or fixed-term position with a local authority within the last 12 weeks.
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Experience in kinship fostering and an understanding of the assessment process for prospective kinship carers are also required.
Social Worker - Fostering, Adoption and Adolescent Service Team employer: Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Social Workers in the Children Looked After Team. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The company's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to their community.
