Social Care Specialist in Fostering

4 weeks ago

Hassocks, West Sussex, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time

Social Care Specialist in Fostering

Contract Type: Fulltime

Salary: £38,500

Location: Albourne, Sussex

Contract Duration: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 9am - 5pm

Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

About Polaris Community

Founded by a dedicated group of foster parents, Polaris Community has established itself as a leading independent foster care agency in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we focus on providing specialized support to children who have faced challenging beginnings in life.

Our approach is centered around the child, ensuring they receive comprehensive support from a network of professionals, including social workers, educators, and therapists. This integrated service model is designed to address the unique needs of each child and foster family.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our integrated team, dedicated to enhancing the quality of foster care practices across our organization.

Qualifications Required:

  • Recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent
  • Experience in children and families social work
  • Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and guidelines in children's services
  • Valid driving license with access to a personal vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

  • Supervising Independent Social Workers, including Form F Assessors and Panel Members
  • Overseeing the preparation of Form F Assessments
  • Conducting annual reviews
  • Ensuring quality assurance
  • Delivering training courses for foster carers
  • Managing safeguarding issues and complaints
  • Participating in carer recruitment initiatives

The position allows social workers to expand their expertise across various aspects of fostering.

To be eligible, candidates must be registered Social Workers with experience in the fostering sector, having collaborated with foster carers in a multi-disciplinary environment.

All successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered by Polaris Community.

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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