At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to assess and recruit the next generation of foster carers.
- Company: Warrington Borough Council, part of the Foster4 regional hub.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, health benefits, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Flexible working across Cheshire and Merseyside with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through high-quality assessments.
- Qualifications: Experience in fostering services and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
This position is exclusively open to current fostering service staff working within our nine Foster4 Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington, and Wirral.
The role involves joining our dedicated regional fostering hub, Foster4, to recruit and assess the next generation of foster carers and help us deliver excellent outcomes for children and families. You will focus on high-quality assessments with no case management or placement duties.
Your responsibilities include:
- Producing high-quality assessments
- Overseeing the foster carer journey from expression of interest to approval
- Conducting initial home visits to evaluate prospective foster carers
- Completing comprehensive assessments within statutory timescales
- Presenting detailed assessment reports clearly to the regional Fostering Panel
Based within Warrington Borough Council, this role requires working flexibly across the wider Cheshire and Merseyside region as needed.
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
- 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
- Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
Further Information:
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. DBS clearance is required. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.
Foster4 Assessing Social Worker in Warrington employer: Warrington Borough Council
Warrington Borough Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the role of Deputy Manager in Youth Supported Accommodation offers not only a competitive salary and generous annual leave but also access to health and wellbeing programs and opportunities for professional development. Working in Warrington provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while being part of a community-oriented organisation.
Contact Details:
Warrington Borough Council Recruitment Team
