Social Worker - Fostering

Are you a qualified Locum Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a lasting difference to children, young people and foster families?

Halton Borough Council is looking for dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our supportive and committed Fostering Team.

Our Fostering Team plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people experience safe, stable and nurturing foster placements. We are looking for passionate professionals who can build strong relationships with foster carers, work collaboratively with partner agencies and provide high-quality support throughout the fostering journey.

Responsibilities

As a Social Worker, it is vital that you work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people, and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. The ideal candidate will have previous Fostering Social Work experience; a full induction and training programme will be provided.

As part of this role, you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship/Fostering Assessments in relation to the broader family and friends agenda. You may also be required to support with training to foster carers.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• 3 years permanent experience
• Previous experience within children social work
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with foster carers, children, families and partner agencies

Why join us?

• Free DBS and compliance support - We'll help you navigate the compliance process at no additional cost
• Weekly payment
• Exclusive job opportunities - Access specialist Social Work vacancies that may not be available through other agencies.
• Dedicated specialist consultant - Receive personalised support from a consultant with extensive knowledge of the Social Work sector.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.