Gloucestershire County Council, is seeking a Social Worker for its Kinship Support team.
This is a full-time post, lasting 3-4 months initially and the pay rate is £35 umbrella.
The role will involve the following:
- We require an agency Social Worker who has experience in fostering to join the Kinship Support Team.
- The role includes supporting and supervising foster carers to ensure they provide the best quality care to meet the needs of vulnerable children as set out in their care plan.
- Safeguarding is our priority, and we ensure that households comply with the National Minimum Standards for fostering.
- We supervise 190 fostering households in the team, run support groups and support with foster carer training.
- Undertake annual reviews, hold a caseload, and help with identifying placements for children.
- Regular reflective supervision is prioritised by managers in the team, opportunities to learn and develop skills are available.
- We are committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life, and as part of this we are embracing a hybrid model of working which will include both working at home and in the office.
Requirements of the role:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Fully Social Work England registered
- Must have strong post-qualified experience working in a fostering setting and able to carry out the duties as detailed above
Please get in touch to discuss this role or consider if you can refer a friend or colleague for £250 if successfully placed.