£40/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Advanced Practitioner Fostering Support

Posted by Reed.

Our Client, Wigan Council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Permanence Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

  • Experience of working within a busy and fast paced fostering team
  • Knowledge and experience of LADO and OFSTED procedures and notifications
  • Knowledge and experience of LA Stability panels
  • Desired - knowledge and use of liquid logic
  • Supporting a small caseload of more complex foster carers, children and young people. Having sound knowledge of times in which support needs to be increased
  • Providing fostering families with support guidance and advice. Completing annual reviews and all associated paperwork within timescale

Requirements of this role:

  • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
  • Must have minimum of 2 years' post qualified experience.

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

  • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
  • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
  • Free CV building and Interview support.
  • Free DBS checks.
  • Weekly payroll.
  • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
  • CPD contributions.
  • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
  • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!