Fostering Social Worker
- Posted 22 July 2024
- Salary £37000 - £40000 per annum + Benefits
- LocationCardiff
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Work
- ReferenceGEN98375_1721667019
- Contact NameSarah Tomlin
Job description
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Fostering team in South Wales.
ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL CARE WALES
About the role
The role of the supervising social worker is to recruit, assess, and assist foster carers in their task of providing care to a child in care, with the aim to improve the child's well-being and life chances by promoting the individual outcomes for children. Work may include assigning cases, reviewing case activities, determining training and developmental needs, training employees, providing technical direction, reviewing worker performances, and initiating corrective action, when necessary, under the direction of other staff members.
About the role
It is essential you have a degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and to be registered with Social Care Wales. Previous experience in Fostering would be ideal, however we would consider candidates within Front-Line Services, Adoption, Child Protection, Children in Need and Looked After Children. It is essential you have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
- Excellent salary up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid/flexible working
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Manageable caseload
Job type: Full-time / Permanent
For more information, please get in contact:
Sarah Tomlin - 07425 728375