Social Worker - Fostering/Connected Carers Team

Location Durham
Job type Contract
Salary £27 per hour
Reference 161865

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency is currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to work based in Durham, within the Fostering/Connected Carers Team.

The pay rate for this locum Social Worker role is £27 per hour (Assignment rate) and is a 3-month contract.

Main Duties:

  • Supervising foster carers, supporting Foster Carers with Children on in placement, and reviewing foster placements.
  • Linking and matching children to foster carers.
  • Participating in an office-based duty system, participating in Looked after Children reviews and the decision-making process, and participating in foster carer support groups.
  • Addressing and investigating allegations and complaints against foster carers and making recommendations to foster carers.
  • Liaising with the Team Manager and LADO for advice and support.
  • Carrying out Form F assessments (Must be Form F trained) and joint working with children Social Workers on Form C Assessments.
  • Carrying out initial discussions and initial visits with prospective foster carers.
  • Carrying out Form Reg 24 Connected Person assessments.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work.
  • Current Social Work England registration.
  • Recent post-qualifying experience within frontline children’s social work.
  • Must be Form F trained.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

  • Daily payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available with other agencies
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Refer a Friend bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place after 100 hours of work has been completed
  • Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
  • Clinical governance support with a specialist safeguarding team
  • In-house payroll system
  • Free digital copy of the Social Work News Magazine

Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Liam Burgess; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.