Children's Social Worker

Posted 11 October 2024
Salary Up to £40.00 per annum
LocationDevon
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work Fostering
ReferenceOGCSWFST_1728658631
Contact NameOwen Giles

Job description

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience

About the team

The team work to support foster carers to protect and care for the children in care in a way that provides safe and stable placements. In this team, they do visits and provide ongoing support for the foster carers. Attending meetings (child in care reviews, risk assessment meetings), presenting to foster panels and doing unannounced visits is part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role. You need to be able to show passion about improving children's lives, demonstrate success in complex situations, and can work in a fast-paced environment. People who are strong in partnership working, think creatively and are ready to try new things will excel in this role. Strong IT skills and a full clean driving license with a car are essentials for the role.

What's on offer

  • Flexible 37,30 or 18.5-hour contracts
  • £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Parking on site
  • Fee CPD Webinar's available through Charles Hunter Associates
  • An opportunity to work in a team that is passionate about their role
  • Supportive management structure

For more information, please get in touch

Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555/ 07555 1805546