Children's Social Work Specialist

12 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Entrust Social Care Ltd Full time
Job Overview

As a qualified social worker with Entrust Social Care Ltd, you will be working in the West Midlands Council, Children's Fostering Team. This role requires a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

The team works closely together to ensure the safety and well-being of children under the supervision of a supportive Team Manager.

Responsibilities
  1. Assess the needs of children with an adoption or long-term fostering plan.
  2. Establish the capacities or qualities of the permanent family required.
  3. Lead on the matching report and support plan, presentation to panel for approval, coordination of the child's preparation, and transition planning.
  4. Have sound knowledge of child development, the effects of early childhood abuse and neglect, and signs of developmental trauma.
  5. Possess skills in the assessment of children's current and future needs, parenting capacities, and provision of support.
  6. Manage children's care plans, present to panels, respond to court directions, and produce child-centered, evidence-based reports in a timely manner.
  7. Advise and guide the team around the child on the processes for permanency and overcoming barriers to progress.
  8. Assess the values base of a range of families presenting as adopters or foster carers without prejudice.
  9. Previous work experience in Family Finding Services is ideal; however, relevant experience in adoption assessment or support or fostering assessment and support is also acceptable.
  10. Work 37 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
  11. 3 month Temporary Contract.
  12. Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance.
Benefits
  1. A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms).
  2. £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms).
  3. Competitive pay rates (£30-£40 per hour).
  4. Weekly payroll.
  5. Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year.
  6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.


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