At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct kinship assessments and support foster carers to ensure children's well-being.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in children's social care.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, valuable experience, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Short-term contract with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with experience in children's social care and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a positive impact in children's social care? We are currently seeking highly qualified professionals to fill two exciting contract positions. These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital services within Kinship Assessment and Fostering support.
Location: [Insert Location]
Contract Duration: 2 weeks
Salary: Competitive daily rate, based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Conduct kinship assessments to support children requiring relative or family-based placements
- Provide supervision and support to foster carers within mainstream fostering services
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure the well-being of children
- Maintain accurate case records and produce detailed reports in line with statutory guidelines
- Contribute to safeguarding procedures and ensure compliance with all relevant policies
- Participate in regular team meetings to share insights and coordinate care plans
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker status (e.g., DipSW, BA in Social Work, or CQSW)
- Proven experience within children's social care, particularly with kinship assessments and fostering support
- Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Excellent assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure within team environments
Benefits:
- Competitive daily pay rate
- Contract role providing valuable experience within children's social care
- Opportunity to work with versatile teams focusing on kinship and fostering services
- Supportive work environment
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Mou - Childrens Social Care - Social Worker (Social Care Qualified)
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Compassion
Flexibility
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability